Job description

Topeka Public Schools USD 501

PreSchool Paraprofessional II-A (SPED)

Reports To: Certified Faculty/Administrator

Position Purpose: To insure the successful learning of exceptional students by providing and facilitating quality support to programs and personnel

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalency

48 hrs college credit or pass state-mandated paraprofessional assessments

Ability to successfully accomplish/complete the annual in-service training

Conscientiously accept and follow directions

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Exhibit sound judgment

Adapt to a variety of situations

Fundamental understanding of students and the learning process

Some positions will require specialized qualifications such as expertise with the piano, skill in physical education, knowledge of the outdoors/nature and hiking, and non-English language fluency

Physical/Emotional Requirements: (The incumbent may be required to use the below requirements during any part of the working day.) Speaking, hearing, manual dexterity

(coordination of eye/hand for such activities as typing, calculating, word processing, and the like), Bending/stooping, sitting, walking, standing, lifting (up to 50lbs.) Some positions will require the ability to provide physical assistance and personal care for students with various disabilities.

Performance Responsibilities:

Assignments vary by location, programs, and students served. The position requires the ability and willingness to work with students having disabilities ranging from mild to severe.

Each para will be assigned to work in one or more of the following environment(s).

Work with an individual professional and/or student throughout the day

Work as a team member (composed of paras and certified professionals).

Under the direction of a certified faculty member, work individually with varied students throughout the day

Work as a team with varied groups of students throughout the day

Listed below are a variety of expectations which may be assigned by the certified supervisor.

This is a representative list and is not meant to be all inclusive. As assigned:

Assist in daily instruction and training

Assist students in achieving their individual objectives

Provide assistance and care in such activities as dressing, eating, drinking, toileting and grooming

Record/chart student data

Assist in restraining students

Monitor students for changes which require medication

Tutor children individually and in groups

Set up equipment for testing and learning

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Communicate effectively with patrons and students

Assist students with therapy procedures initiated by the certified supervisor

Perform liaison duties between staff and parents

Conduct home visits

Assist families in accessing available community resources

Assist in obtaining emergency services such as clothing, food, medical services, etc

Monitor students and provide assistance for in-school suspension, lunchroom, recess, field trip and hall supervision

Under the direction of a certified staff member, monitor library/learning centers, laboratories and equipment

Assist students with therapy procedures initiated by the certified supervisor

Administer, score and record achievement and diagnostic tests under the supervision of a certified faculty member

Type, organize, duplicate, distribute/file correspondence, reports, tests, testing materials

Prepare and maintain records and reports

Transcribe taped information

Complete record forms including histories, needs, and problems and recommended action

Operate and care for assigned equipment

Perform general bookkeeping tasks including the collection and recording of collected money

Answer phone, provide information when appropriate, relay messages, set up appointments

Assist school personnel, parents and students in the successful transition and integration of students into the proper learning environment(s)

Organize and/or schedule conferences

Assist in implementing plans by notifying, scheduling, coordinating, and presenting information

Assist with behavior control as needed

Assist with attendance, data collection and graphing

Receive, sort, process and distributes equipment, materials and mail

Attend professional development meetings, and other meetings as assigned

Terms of Employment:

9 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board policy on evaluation of Paraprofessional Personnel

Significant associations:

The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $14.78 - $16.15 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

School subjects:

• Math
• Physical Education
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies

School type:

• Public school

Work Location: In person

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