Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional

Topeka Public Schools; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Topeka Public Schools is seeking a substitute para to support classroom teachers in our programs when the full-time paraprofessional is absent. The role involves assisting with instruction, supporting students with a range of needs, and helping with daily routines.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, good communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. This is a part-time position with a starting wage listed as $14.78 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Skills in the use of computers.
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to successfully complete the Substitute Orientation.
• Conscientiously accept and follow directions.
• Adaptability to a variety of situations.
• Fundamental understanding of special education students.
• Ability to lift (up to 50 lbs.).
• In good health.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with daily instruction.
• Assist students to achieve their individual objectives.
• Assist students to and from the school building and classrooms.
• Provide assistance and care in activities such as dressing, eating, drinking, toileting and grooming.
• Assist in restraining students.
• Tutor students individually and in groups.
• Monitor classroom when the teacher is occupied.
• Clerical functions; under the teacher’s direction may evaluate students’ work.
• Communicate effectively with patrons and students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Reports to Certified Classroom Teacher/Administrator

Position Purpose To

continue the successful learning of exceptional students by providing and facilitating quality support to the program while the full time para is absent. Applicant needs to be honest, a self-starter, and a hard worker. Paraprofessional Substitutes may work with gifted, moderately and/or severely disabled, learning disabled, behavioral disabled, physically impaired, autistic, hearing impaired, visually impaired, speech impaired students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED; skills in the use of computers; good interpersonal skills including the ability to work with minimal supervision; good organizational skills; ability to successfully complete the Substitute Orientation; conscientiously accept and follow directions; adaptability to a variety of situations; fundamental understanding of special education students; ability to lift; in good health; adaptability to variety of situations.

Physical/Emotional Requirements:

The incumbent may be required to use the following skills and abilities during any part of the working day; Speaking, hearing, manual dexterity (coordination of eye/hand for such activities as typing, calculation, word processing, and other similar activities), bending/stooping, sitting, lifting (up to 50 lbs.). Depending on classroom assignment, some positions will require the ability to provide physical assistance and personal care for students with a variety of disabilities.

Performance Responsibilities:

Assignments vary by location, program, and individuals being supported. Each Substitute Para will work with students and/or assist others who are working with the exceptional student(s).

RESPONSIBLITIES may include:

Assist teachers with daily instruction; assist students in achieving their individual objectives; assist students to and from the school building and classrooms; provide assistance and care in such activities as dressing, eating, drinking, toileting and grooming; assist in restraining students; tutor students individually and in groups; monitor classroom when teacher is otherwise occupied; clerical functions; under the teacher’s direction may evaluate students work; communicate effectively with patrons and students; other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $14.78Per Hour