Substitute Aide/Para

Abilene Unified School District 435; Abilene (KS); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Abilene is seeking a Substitute Aide/Para to support teachers and assist students' educational needs. The ideal candidate will enhance the learning environment and closely collaborate with school staff. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and be at least 18 years old. Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills are essential. This position offers an immediate start, working under the supervision of licensed teachers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Demonstrated success in working with students.
• Flexible and innovative.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a positive learning environment.
• Support students' personal, social, and intellectual development.
• Communicate effectively with school district and community members.

Skills

Excellent organizational and academic skills

Student centered

Excellent collaborative/teaming skills

Energetic

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Aide/Para

Abilene USD 435 District Office - Abilene, Kansas
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Job Details

Job ID: 5265420

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 16, 2021 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Abilene Public Schools, USD #435, is currently seeking substitute aides/paras.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Excellent organizational and academic skills
• Student centered; Demonstrated success in working with students
• Excellent collaborative/teaming skills
• Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Purpose

The aide/para assists the instructor in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. To accomplish these tasks, the aide/para works closely with the staff and administration to support students.

Essential Functions

• Ability to assist in facilitating the personal, social and intellectual development of students.
• Ability to assist in establishing a positive learning environment, and respond to the individual educational needs of students.
• Ability to ensure all activities conform to District guidelines.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community.
• Ability to be flexible as schedules and daily activities may change.
• Ability to operate all classroom equipment appropriately as required.
• Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the District.

Physical Requirements / Environmental Conditions

• Requires stooping, bending, kneeling, turning, and reaching.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments with numerous interruptions.

General Responsibilities

• Ability to prepare for classroom activities under the supervision of a licensed teacher.
• Ability to work with small groups of students to practice skills introduced by the teacher.
• Ability to assist individual children in need of special attention.
• Ability to perform duties as required.
• Ability to assist teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as serving snack and assisting students with toileting and clothing routines.
• Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times.
• Ability to keep student and personnel information and records confidential.
• Ability to perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed by the Principal or Teacher.

Position Type: Substitute

Contact Information

• Dana Sprinkle, Superintendent
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]