Job Summary:  Facilitates communication and provides services that will enable the student to reach his/her fullest potential in communicative situations.  The paraprofessional must work closely with the education team serving the deaf and hard of hearing child.

Qualifications:

  Required: 

1. Minimum high school diploma or certificate of equivalency.
2. Maintain a current health and inoculation certificate on file in the central office.

Preferred:

1. Proficient command of sign language systems as well as the English language.
2. Bachelor's degree in related field.
3. Valid Kansas Driver’s license.

Responsibilities: 

Essential Functions:

1. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district, cooperative, and community.
2. Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, re-evaluation process, and IEP process.
3. Adhere to all district and cooperative health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
4. Participate in off-campus activities and field trips.  The paraprofessional may be required to transport students in a van or school bus.

General Responsibilities:

1. Work with the classroom teachers to make the necessary accommodations for the student allowing visual access to interpreter, teacher and all visual aides.
2. Ensure that all activities conform to district and cooperative guidelines.
3. Utilize non-class time for pre-reading and previewing instructional materials, as well as for consultation and collaboration with teachers and members of educational team.
4. Develop a paraprofessional substitute folder in the event of absences.
5. Must support the Service Center mission, goals, and objectives
6. Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
7. Must maintain strict confidentiality
8. Must demonstrate proficiency in ability to produce excellent work as requested by the executive team
9. Must assume responsibility for individual professional growth by staying current with literature, research, and/or practices
10. Must demonstrate proficiency in ability to effectively and regularly communicate with Service Center employees and constituents
11. Must complete all assignments in a time-sensitive manner as determined by Supervisor
12. Must meet all safety requirements as directed by the Service Center
13. Must perform other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director or designee

Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2018  Open until filled.  Equal Opportunity Employer 

Excellent benefit package:  Supporting employees and their families is important to Greenbush. We provide access to exceptional Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance options for all employees who work 20 hours or more a week. Additionally, Greenbush participates in the Kansas Public Retirement System (KPERS) and provides excellent 403B plan options. Greenbush contributes to each and every employees retirement plan by matching up to $75 a month for any Greenbush employee that contributes to one of the 403B plans. Employees also can participate in flex spending accounts and salary protection programs. All employees are provided with sick days, personal leave, and holidays subject to the length of their contract. Equal Opportunity Employer

In addition to the benefit package, Greenbush recognizes the importance of continued education throughout an employee’s career and offers the Greenbush Education Reimbursement Plan to support employees in their education endeavors. The plan provides an opportunity for any Greenbush employee working at least 1,004 hours per year to be reimbursed up to $1200 per contract year for tuition costs. Employees of Greenbush meeting the hour requirement can apply to participate in the program by completing the Tuition Reimbursement Application Form. In addition, Greenbush offers a Professional License Reimbursement Program, which provides full reimbursement for professional licenses with specific Kansas licensing authorities and other appropriate authorities (a complete list can be provided upon request).

For complete benefit package information, direct your questions to the individual listed under the Job Contact Information section.