Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional

Garden City; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Garden City USD 457 Educational Support Center in Garden City, Kansas is seeking a Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional to provide temporary or extended-assignment support in special education classrooms. The role supports instructional, behavioral, communication, personal care and daily living needs for students with a range of disabilities, across multiple schools as needed.

Starting date is immediate. Salary ranges from $95 to $100 per day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Complete 48 hours at an institution of higher education or an associate’s (or higher) degree or pass a state-approved assessment for reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.
• Experience working with students with disabilities or intensive needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide temporary or extended-assignment support in special education classrooms during absences or staffing needs.
• Maintain continuity of instructional, behavioral, communication, personal care, and daily living support for students with disabilities.

Skills

Experience with students with disab.

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 hours at an institution of higher education

Associate’s degree or higher

State-approved assessment (reading, writing, math)

Job description

Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5973792

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional provides temporary or extended-assignment support in special education classrooms during employee absences, vacancies, or other identified staffing needs. The position helps maintain continuity of instructional, behavioral, communication, personal care, and daily living support for students with a range of disabilities and support needs. Assignments may occur in different schools, classrooms, and special education programs based on district needs.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One of the following is also required:
• Complete 48 hours at an institution of higher education OR
• Obtain an associate’s (or higher) degree OR
• Pass a State approved assessment that assesses the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or reading, writing, mathematics readiness).

Experience

• Experience working with students with disabilities, significant behavioral needs, or intensive support needs preferred

Clearance

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
• Physical examination and TB clearance as required by Kansas law

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This position is not eligible for fringe benefits.

Position Type: Substitute-will call as needed

Salary: $95 to $100 Daily Rate

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Email: [e-mail]