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SUMMER ESY 2026 (ESP/CLASSIFIED Internal Candidates Only)

Lawrence Unified School District
Temporary
On-site
Lawrence, Kansas, United States

2026 EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR JOB SUMMARIES

 

Paid @ ESP/Classified Para Hourly Rate

 

 

ESY Days/Dates: Monday - Thursday, June 8th - July 9th, 8:00 am - 11:30 am

(unless otherwise stated below)

 

Teacher Work Day: 7:30 am - 12:30 pm (Plan Days June 3rd & 4th)

(unless otherwise stated below)

 

Para Work Day: 7:45 am - 11:45 pm (Plan Day June 4th)

(unless otherwise stated below)

 

 

Locations

Early Childhood Services – TBA

Elementary Services – TBA

Middle School Services – TBA

Senior High Services – TBA

Vocational/Work Experience – TBA

Transition Services – TBA

 

ESY Paraeducators: Plan day on June 4th

 

Early Childhood Special Education Paraeducators - Experience working with preschool-agechildren needed to provide direct instruction/experience under the supervision of a certifiedteacher. Paraeducator will also assist in the preparation of materials. Associate degree, 48 hoursof post-secondary education, or successful completion of paraeducator proficiency exam may berequired. Hours are approximately 3.25 hours per day; Monday thru Thursday. (7:45 –11:00)
Paraeducator - Autism – (Elementary, Middle School & Secondary): Associate degree, 48 hoursof post-secondary education, or successful completion of paraeducator proficiency exam may berequired. Assist students in general education and/or ESY classroom, as well as in thecommunity. This position may require specialized data collection and monitoring of instructionaland behavioral programs. Specialized training provided by the school district may be required.Hours: up to 4.25 hours per day; Monday thru Thursday. (approx. 7:45 – noon)
Paraeducator - Functional & Adaptive Special Education - (Elementary, Middle School,Secondary & Transition): Associate degree, 48 hours of post-secondary education, or successfulcompletion of paraeducator proficiency exam may be required. Assist students in ESYclassrooms, as well as in the community. These paraeducators concentrate on assistingstudents with daily living, academic and/or behavioral skills, and help implement instructional programs designed by the teacher. Some lifting and specialized training provided by the school district may be required. Hours: @ 4.25 hours per day; Monday thru Thursday.

Paraeducator - Emotional Disturbance or Secondary Therapeutic Classroom - Associatedegree, 48 hours of post-secondary education, or successful completion of paraeducatorproficiency exam may be required. Assist students in ESY classrooms, as well as in thecommunity. These paraeducators concentrate on supporting students with academic,social/emotional, and/or behavioral needs, and help implement instructional programs designedby the teacher. Some lifting and specialized training provided by the school district may berequired. Hours: @ 4.25 hours per day; Monday thru Thursday.
Job Coach - (High School & Transition): Associate degree, 48 hours of post-secondaryeducation, or successful completion of paraeducator proficiency exam may be required. Providesupport to students at a job site during the school day. This assistance is primarily in communitysettings, but may also be in a school. These paraeducator/job coaches may also assist withindependent living skills and leisure activities. Specialized training provided by the school districtmay be required. Opportunity for employment throughout the summer; 5 days a week; up to 5hours a day.