Paraprofessional for Virtual Support - 2026-2027 School Year

Virtual Support Paraprofessional (2026/2027 School Year)

Job Description

Purpose: The Virtual Support Paraprofessional works in conjunction with licensed virtual staff members, such as school psychologists or speech-language pathologists, to assist in the facilitation of activities such as therapy services, special education evaluations, screenings, and scheduling/facilitating conferencing/meetings.

Reports to : Building Principal and Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Classified Matrix Column B ($17.00 - $29.94 per hour and a 7.5-hour workday. Hourly wage depends on years of experience in a similar K-12 role.)

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience collaborating with colleagues, families, and students from a diverse range of backgrounds

High level of competence with software systems and all applicable devices. Software system knowledge includes Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Strong, effective written and verbal communication skills with a high level of competency in writing, grammar, and sentence structure

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, staff, and parents

High level of confidentiality

Valid driver's license

Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the District Office (after an employment offer is made)

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years of experience working with special education children and/or adults

1+ years of experience in coordinating and managing mulitiple schedules

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:

Effective collaboration, cooperation, and communication with students, families, and virtual providers

React to change and frequent interruptions productively and positively, including but not limited to new duties, assignments, and student caseloads

Observe and follow all school district policies, including health and safety policies

Work to implement the District’s vision, mission, and goals

Serve as a liaison between students, families, and virtual providers

Facilitate and assist with scheduling virtual evaluations, conferences, meetings, and services

Prepare for virtual facilitation of services by prepping materials, maintaining the physical environment, and managing students all under the guidance/direction of a licensed virtual provider

Monitor and facilitate student participation to ensure fidelity of implementation during virtual services and evaluations

Implement strategies as identified by the student’s individualized education plans (IEPs) as directed by the virtual provider

Maintain regular communication with the virtual provider(s)

Keep student and personnel records confidential

Respond to information requested in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner

Adhere strictly to professional ethics

Perform clerical duties when requested to include data entry into a computer

Effectively use technology equipment, virtual platforms, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with parents, staff, and other stakeholders

Regular and consistent attendance at work

Travel between buildings on post as needed using a personal vehicle

Perform other duties as assigned by the administration

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Para Educator to perform the essential job functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Sit and stand for extended periods of time

Enter data into a computer, to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids

Hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone

Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in typical classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone

Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height

Bend, stoop, and sit on the floor for prolonged periods of time

Climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead

Terms of Employment: At-will employment.

Evaluation: Performance evaluations in accordance with the Board’s policy and the Classified Employee Handbook.

Fort Leavenworth USD 207 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training or promoting on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status under local, state or federal law.