Early Childhood Paraeducator

Auburn-Washburn USD 437; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn-Washburn USD 437 seeks a paraeducator to assist the special education teacher with individual students or small groups, helping students reach skill levels aligned with their capabilities.

This position serves Title I schools Pauline Central Primary, Pauline South Intermediate, and Wanamaker Elementary, offering an hourly wage of $13.73–$19.98, 7 hours per day, 9 months per year, with eligibility for district benefits.

Qualifications

• Title I Schools are Pauline Central Primary, Pauline South Intermediate, and Wanamaker Elementary.
• Title I Paraeducators must have the specified degrees/credits or pass the Para Test.
• This role supports the special education teacher with students or small groups.

Responsibilities

• To assist the special education teacher in working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels commensurate with their capabilities.

Education

Associate's Degree from an Accredited University

Minimum of 48 College Credit Hours from an Accredited University

Successful Completion of the Para Test

Job description

At Auburn-Washburn, we have a positive and professional culture. We are often described by our employees as a family. We are collaborative and work together to inspire, prepare, and challenge every child, every day. We are student-centered and make decisions for what is best for students. We have high expectations for our staff, students, and community. And we love to celebrate success. We are proud of who we are and what we do!

Job Description

To assist the special education teacher in working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels commensurate with their capabilities.

Link To Full Job Description

Salary: $13.73-$19.98/hour (wage determined by years of relevant experience)

Terms of Employment: 7 hours/day, 9 months/year

Qualifications

Pauline Central Primary, Pauline South Intermediate, and Wanamaker Elementary are Title I Schools.

Title 1 Paraeducators must have one of the following:

• Associate's Degree from an Accredited University
• Minimum of 48 College Credit Hours from an Accredited University
• Successful Completion of the Para Test

District Benefits

• available to employees hired to work 5.75+ hours/day, 5 days/week

Additional Information

Auburn-Washburn USD 437 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Auburn-Washburn USD 437 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Auburn-Washburn USD 437 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Auburn-Washburn USD 437’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.