Paraprofessional IA - Title I

Topeka Public Schools USD 501; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Topeka Public Schools USD 501 is seeking an elementary school paraprofessional to provide instructional support in reading and to work with students individually and in small groups using intervention strategies. The role requires 48 college credit hours or paraprofessional testing, strong computer skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate will assist teachers with daily instruction and contribute to student objectives while participating in professional

Qualifications

• Requires 48 college credit hours or pass the state paraprofessional test.
• Skills in the use of computers.
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to complete annual professional development training.
• Conscientiously accept and follow directions.
• Adaptable to a variety of situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with daily instruction.
• Assist students in achieving their individual objectives.
• Work with small groups of students to learn or reinforce materials as directed by the teacher.
• Perform clerical duties and record keeping as assigned by the teacher.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher.
• Access communication and instructional resources and support student use of computers.
• Participate in professional development training programs.
• Communicates effectively with supervising teacher about classroom and student issues, and communicates with students in learning-supporting manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support students with developing social and behavioral skills.

Skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Professional development

Follow directions

Adaptability

Education

48 college credit hours or paraprofessional test

Job description

Reports To: Building Principal Position Purpose: Provide elementary school students with instructional support in reading, working with students individually and in groups using intervention strategies.

Qualifications:

• Requires 48 college credit hours or pass the state – mandated Paraprofessional test
• Skills in the use of computers
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to successfully accomplish/complete the annual professional development training
• Conscientiously accept and follow directions
• Adaptable to a variety of situations

Physical/Emotional Requirements:

The incumbent may be required to use the following requirements during any part of the working day: Speaking, hearing, visual, reading, writing, word processing, mobility, consistency of temperament, ability to work with a variety of problems at the same time, stamina for working long hours and in stress producing environments.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assist teachers with daily instruction
• Assist students in achieving their individual objectives
• Work with small groups of students to learn or reinforce materials as directed by the teacher
• Perform clerical duties and record keeping as assigned by the teacher.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher
• Access communication and instructional resources and support student use of computers
• Participate in professional development training programs
• Communicates effectively with supervising teacher about classroom and student issues, and communicates with students in a manner that supports learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support students with developing social and behavioral skills

Terms of Employment:

9 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board policy on evaluation of Classified Personnel. Significant Associations: The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor.