Vermillion Elementary School is looking for a part‑time Paraeducator - Behavior Support & Speech.

Paraeducators play a vital role in our schools and the daily lives of our students. They support and work under the guidance of a licensed teacher to help ensure students can be successful.

The Positive Behavior Support (PBS) paraeducator works with students whose behavior impacts their ability to learn to a significant degree. The goal of the PBS staff is to help the student learn behavioral control strategies that will allow them to participate with their peers as much as possible. The younger the student the more they tend to outwardly display behaviors such as yelling/screaming, putting head down and not responding or even physical aggression. Training is provided to all staff supporting students in these classrooms. This training focuses on de-escalation and emotional regulation.

Perks of Working for Maize

School schedule – paras work when students are in session along with a couple of additional days
Holidays off – enjoy a week at Thanksgiving, two weeks around Christmas, and Spring Break
Paid Leave –12 sick days and 4 personal days a year
Benefits – working more than 25 hours per week makes you eligible for subsidized health benefits along with a variety of other benefits
Retirement - employees working more than 630 hours a year participate in the KPERS retirement plan

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 associate’s degree OR Pass a State 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

Part Time Paraeducator - Behavior Support & Speech (VES)