Substitute Paraprofessional

Leavenworth 453; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Leavenworth USD 453 Leavenworth School District is seeking a Substitute Paraprofessional to support teaching staff in autism and low-incidence classrooms. The role involves assisting students under supervision, flexible scheduling, and minimum four-hour shifts.

Reports to Building Principal, Assistant Principal, or assigned Special Education Teacher. Requires a high school diploma, experience with students, and basic computer skills. Training in ESI and behavior support may be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in curriculum support with students of various ages.
• Successful experience working with special education students.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational, social, communicative support to students with autism in resource and inclusive environments.
• Follow prescribed procedures and intervention plans.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, administrators and other special education service providers/consultants.
• Organize and prepare materials and assist with recordkeeping duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with students

Special education experience

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Substitute Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5915239

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Substitute Paraprofessional - Low Incidence + Autism Classrooms + Behavior Program

Reports to: Building Principal, Assistant Principal, Assigned Special Education Teacher

Work Day:As Needed, Schedules can be flexible

Hours:As Needed, minimum of 4 hour shifts

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Experience working in a curriculum support capacity with students of various ages


• Successful experience working with special education students


• Basic computer skills preferred

Purpose and Objectives of the Position:

The Special Education Paraprofessional provides supportive education and maintenance assistance for the teacher of special education or general education students. The paraprofessional should possess a basic understanding of the characteristics of students and must possess the ability to work with students in a one on one setting and in small and large group settings.

NOTE: For certain student populations, position may require specialized training (severely intellectually disabled/profoundly intellectually disabled, autism); the ability to lift and physically manage students who may weigh over 50 pounds; the use of specialized equipment; the ability to assist with or perform personal activities such as feeding, toileting and diapering; or other special abilities. If necessary, these will be discussed in the interview.

Essential Functions:

• Provide educational, social, communicative support to students with autism in resource and inclusive environments


• Follow teamed prescribed procedures, academic, social, communication and behavioral interventions plans


• Communicate and work collaboratively with general education teachers, administrators and other special education service providers/consultants


• Implement a specialized curriculum


• Teaching self-responsibility


• Demonstrate strict standards of confidentiality


• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability


• Support students in all school environments, including community-based training


• Share in recordkeeping duties, including progress monitoring, as assigned by professional staff


• Seek assistance from other team members as needed to facilitate student progress


• Organize and prepare materials


• Demonstrate problem solving skills


• Participate in Emergency Safety Intervention (ESI) and Behavior Management Training


• Participate in professional development and training as required


• Demonstrate attitude that promotes a positive school environment


• Take responsibility for the quality of own work


• Share in school wide duties as assigned and which do not conflict with student time


• Provide short-term coverage for professional and paraprofessional peers


• Travel to/from schools as required by the job


• Other duties as assigned

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 reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.


• Ability to assist individual children in need of special attention.


• Ability to perform clerical duties as required.


• Ability to guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher.


• Ability to assist teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack, toilet, and clothing routines.


• Ability to assist with reading and storytelling.


• Ability to assist in drill work.


• Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times.


• Ability to respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner.


• Ability to keep student and personnel information and records confidential.


• Ability to implement and follow all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.


• Ability to perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed by the principal or teacher.

Pre-Employment/Yearly Requirements:Employee shall meet all the pre-employment and yearly requirements as specified in the Policies of the Board of Education.

Term of Employment: At will.

Salary:$16/hr,with increases for experience and education

FLSA Status: Non -Exempt; Hourly Substitute

Evaluation:Performance effectiveness will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Board of Education Policy.

Position Type: PRN

Salary: $16 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Dr. Rebekah Varvel , Director of Special Education


• Board of Education Office


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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