SUBSTITUTE - PARA INSTRUCTIONAL ECH

PRAIRIE PARK ELEMENTARY; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Prairie Park Elementary in Lawrence, Kansas is seeking a Substitute Paraeducator - Instructional Early Childhood to support a certificated teacher and promote a positive learning environment. The role involves working with students individually or in small groups, implementing lesson plans, and assisting with classroom routines.

Requires high school diploma or equivalent, plus 48 college credits or paraeducator assessment; valid driver’s license may be required; position is work as needed.

Qualifications

• Skills: communicate with diverse groups including individuals with limited English fluency.
• Knowledge: basic math and reading comprehension; grammar and punctuation.
• Ability: schedule activities, handle data, work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Administers tests, homework, and make-up work to support teachers.
• Assists students needing personal hygiene care.
• Guides students individually or in groups with lesson assignments.
• Distributes instructional materials to students and supports classroom activities.
• Maintains classroom equipment, records, attendance, and materials.
• Monitors student safety in classroom, library, and playground.
• Implements lesson plans under teacher supervision to improve academic success.
• Keeps records and prepares written documents as needed.
• Reads aloud to students to explain words and meanings.
• Translates verbal/written communications for students and parents.

Skills

Communication with diverse groups

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 48 college credit hours

State-approved paraeducator assessment

Job description

Lawrence Unified School District (KS) PRAIRIE PARK ELEMENTARY - Lawrence, Kansas Open in Google Maps

SUBSTITUTE - PARA INSTRUCTIONAL ECH

Lawrence Unified School District (KS) PRAIRIE PARK ELEMENTARY - Lawrence, Kansas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lawrence Unified School District (KS)

Job Details

Job ID: 5894721
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUBSTITUTE

Paraeducator - Instructional Early Childhood

USD 497

Details

FTE:

Work as Needed

HOURS/DAY:

Work as Needed

DAYS PER YEAR:

Work as Needed

Purpose Statement

The job of Paraeducator - Instructional is done for the purpose/s of working with individual and/or small groups of students under the supervision of a certificated teacher in the supervision and instruction of students to assist in providing a positive learning environment that allows for students' personal, social and intellectual development.

Essential Functions

• Administers tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
• Assist students requiring personal hygiene care for the purpose of providing appropriate care and well-being of the student.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Demonstrates good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of students outcome and encouraging student development.
• Distributes instructional materials (e.g. textbooks, learning package materials, supplies, equipment, etc.) for the purpose of providing students with necessary items and assisting the teacher in the classroom.
• Guides students in independent study (e.g. enrichment work, remedial work, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student success.
• Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.
• Maintains classroom equipment, work area, students files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, cleaning work area, taking attendance, checking homework, grading papers, audio visual equipment, bulletin boards, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitors individual students, classroom, library, playground activities, etc. for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of of conveying and/or gathering information, developing knowledge required to perform job functions and meet district objectives.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or in providing necessary records/materials.
• Prepares documents in standardized formats for the purpose of providing written documentation and/or conveying information.
• Reads to students for the purpose of explaining words/meanings, rephrasing materials and providing learning examples.
• Translates verbal and written communication(s) as assigned for the purpose of assisting students, teachers and parents in communications.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient functioning of the building.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; and age appropriate activities; bilingual if applicable to position.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups including individuals with limited English fluency; motivating students, being patient, maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working in an instructional environment with frequent interruptions; adhering to district policies; and regular attendance except when taking approved leave.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to effect the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment and in some varying atmospheric conditions.

Experience

Job related experience is desired.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency Title I Paraeducators and all Paraeducators working in a Title I building (or district wide), REQUIRE a minimum of 48 college credit hours, OR the successful completion of a state approved Paraeducator Assessment.

Required Testing

Certificates

Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability (as assigned)

Continuing Educ./Training

Clearances

Kansas Bureau of Investigation

Kansas Department of Children and Families

Physical Exam/TB Screening

FLSA Status

Approval Date

Salary

Range

Non Exempt 07/01/2026 07

Position Type: Substitute
Salary: $20 to $20 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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