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Maize USD 266 Paraeducator - FAA (MCE) in Maize, Kansas
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Do you want to make a difference in the life of a student? Our school is seeking caring, consistent, adults to join our paraeducator team. Paraeducators work closely with teachers to provide extra support to students.
Paras working with our*Functional Applied Academics (FAA)*classroom may work with students who have a cognitive disability, a traumatic brain injury, other health impairment, or some combination of disabilities that limit their ability to complete the K-12 general curriculum without significant modifications. The academic emphasis for students supported in FAA is on academic skills that will contribute to their independence in work, recreation, and living after graduation. Paraeducator responsibilities could include providing academic accommodations as well as social emotional or physical support depending on the individual student needs. Some form of toileting is very common with younger students. Toileting needs tend to decrease as students are older but may still exist. All health and safety precautions are followed.(starts at \$15.00/hr)
*Successful Candidates*
- Pass a background check
- Have a current TB test
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- *Complete 48 college credits OR have an associates degree OR Pass aState approved assessment*
- Are strong team players
- Possess basic computer and math skills
- Must enjoy a fast pace environment
- Can spend 80% of their day standing and 20% walking Time is spent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using finger dexterity
- Maintain regular and acceptable attendance/punctuality