Preschool Learning Support Specialist

Topeka Public Schools; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Topeka Public Schools is seeking paraprofessional staff to support students with disabilities and assist in daily instructional activities. The role involves teamwork with certified professionals, individualized student assistance, and contributing to a safe, supportive learning environment across multiple locations.

Responsibilities include tutoring, data recording, classroom assistance, and coordinating with families to access community resources.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• 48 hours college credit or pass state paraprofessional assessments.
• Ability to complete annual in-service training.
• Conscientiously follow directions and communicate effectively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; exhibit sound judgment.
• Adapt to a variety of situations and understand student learning needs.
• Some positions require specialized qualifications such as piano, PE, outdoors/nature, or non-English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily instruction and training.
• Assist students in achieving individual objectives.
• Provide assistance and care with dressing, eating, toileting and grooming.
• Record/chart student data and supervise activities as assigned.
• Monitor students for changes requiring assistance or medication.
• Tutor children individually and in groups.
• Set up equipment for testing and learning; communicate with staff and students.
• Assist with therapy procedures initiated by the certified supervisor.
• Perform liaison duties between staff and parents; conduct home visits as needed.
• Assist families in accessing community resources and emergency services.
• Monitor in-school supervision areas and assist with behavior management as required.
• Assist with attendance, data collection and graphing; organize and schedule conferences.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Follow directions

Student understanding

Teamwork

Disability awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

48 hrs college credit or paraprofessional assessments

Job description

Topeka Public Schools is seeking paraprofessional staff to support students with disabilities and assist in daily instructional activities. The role involves teamwork with certified professionals, individualized student assistance, and contributing to a safe, supportive learning environment across multiple locations.

Responsibilities include tutoring, data recording, classroom assistance, and coordinating with families to access community resources.