Para Coach - Elementary

Santa Fe Trail USD 434 has openings for para coaches at the elementary level.  Interested applicants must complete an online application through the district website www.usd434.org or at http://www.usd434.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/District|Employment. 

Job duties information is shown below.

Position Summary:

Reading/Math Coaches will demonstrate a commitment to learning and positively impact student achievement through one-one-one and small group instruction, as well as by providing classroom support to improve student mathematics performance under the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Model.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Model enthusiasm for learning and teaching
• Support the Districts goals in regards to supporting reading instruction
• Seek, listen, and respond appropriately to suggestions, requests, and concerns
• Implement with fidelity the curricula in mathematics and reading instruction as directed by the supervising teacher with both a small group and classroom setting
• Collaborate and contribute within a professional learning community
• Maintain confidentiality of information and a high level of ethical behavior
• Engage in continuous learning and ongoing professional development
• Ability to structure time and management of multiple priorities
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (i.e., classroom dismissal, crosswalk duty, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school rules and procedures
• Assist with progress monitoring and data collection
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities that the supervising teacher or Building Administrator may assign

 Qualifications Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

 Certificates/Licenses/Endorsements/Registrations:

Individual must:

1. Be currently designated by KSDE as a Highly Qualified certified teacher; or
2. Successfully complete the Highly Qualified Paraeducator Online Training and Assessment during the 2024-2025 school year

 Qualifications and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of and evidence of successful work with adolescents

Knowledge and Skills

• Effective problem solving
• Effective communication skills
• Evidence of planning and organizational skills
• Evidence of effective collaboration skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills