Summer Paraprofessional

Johnson County Community College
Position, Department: Summer Paraprofessional, Continuing Education & Workforce Development

Type of Position: Part-time Temporary, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: varies, less than 12 hours per week

Pay Grade/Pay Range: 50.50, $15.00-18.75/hour *Actual pay depends on qualifications

Benefits Category: Limited benefits



Position Summary: Perform paraprofessional work by assisting teachers with students grades 6-12 in the JCCC summer youth enrichment classes.

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
  
• CPR/First Aid certification
  
• Associates degree or higher or at least sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited institution of higher education
  
• One to two years paraprofessional work experience with 6-12 grades in an educational environment
  
  To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and/or cover letter.
  
  
  
  Position Details - Job duties include but are not limited to:
  
  Assist with check-in and check-out of students. Performance is acceptable when: a. children are safe and accounted for at all times b. program policies and procedures are followed c. para maintains a positive attitude and provides excellent customer service.
  
  Assist teachers in the supervision of learning activities, circulating within the classroom and providing assistance and learning support to children. Performance is acceptable when: a. para works with individuals or small groups as assigned b. para takes initiative when appropriate c. para sets a good example of safe work habits and encourages others to do the same.
  
  Supervise students at all times. Monitor students when they are in the classroom and outside the classroom. Performance is acceptable when: a. para maintains a positive, child friendly approach when working with the students b. para communicates effectively with JCCC staff.
  
  Assist teachers with setting up and putting away class materials. Performance is acceptable when: b. teachers are prepared and satisfied with the class materials as organized c. clean-up is thorough and appropriate materials are saved and stored in an orderly manner.
  
  *Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
  
  
  
  Diversity Statement: Here at Johnson County Community College, we seek to inspire positive change for our students, faculty, and staff through promoting growth and development of all individuals. We aim to create a sense of belonging, accepting all values, life experiences, and perspectives on our campus. We are seeking individuals who will bring their true, authentic selves to JCCC so we can broaden perspectives with innovative ideas, interests, and passions, while fostering and promoting our diversity commitments to our community. We believe that engaging all of our unique employees is the key to students' success. You belong here.
  
  About JCCC: Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.
  
  Equal Employment Opportunity: Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. JCCC provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
  
  Disclosure: If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR Generalist for this position. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.
  
  If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email JobsAtJCCC@jccc.edu.
  
  
  
  To apply, please visit: https://careers.jccc.edu/en-us/job/495166/summer-paraprofessional
  
  
  
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