Paraeducator (Gifted) @ Washburn Rural High School

Dev•Topeka, KS

22h•$11

About The Position

Auburn-Washburn Unified School District 437 is a district consisting of 128 square miles of suburban and rural areas in southwest Topeka and Shawnee county. Presently, we have 13 total attendance centers — one early childhood center, seven elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and two alternative learning centers. Our schools reflect the commitment to excellence within our community. Above all, we strive for every student to succeed. If academic achievement and student body growth are indicators of success, we are reaching our goal. We consistently rank among the leaders in a variety of test scores including the ACT and SAT, as well as in National Merit Scholarships. TITLE: Special Education Paraeducator SALARY: $11.00/hour TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 3.5 hours/day, 9 months/year REPORTS TO: Assigned Teacher and Building Principal EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated according to the Classified Handbook by the Special Education teacher(s) and principal(s) in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Student Services. JOB GOAL: To assist the special education teacher in working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels commensurate with their capabilities

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.

Responsibilities

Work with teachers and students in carrying out instructional programs defined and prescribed in the Individual Education Programs.
Deliver specially designed instruction to reinforce new and/or current skills as trained, directed and supervised by supervising teacher.
Assume the responsibility to ask supervising teacher about specific daily duties and expectations.
Assist in preparation, care and use of instructional materials and equipment.
Assist with general classroom management.
Assist with clerical duties, such as preparing instructional materials, typing, copying etc.
Assist in the supervision of special education students in the lunchroom, hallways, restrooms, on the playground, field trips, assemblies, and as directed.
Work with the support service staff to implement goals on the Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
Assume supervisory role if it is necessary for the teacher to be out of the room for a short period of time.
Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of certified teachers.
Attend staffing and Individual Education Program meetings at the teacher’s request.
Identify, observe and record data necessary for obtaining goals and objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher.
Complete annual in-service requirements as specified by the Kansas State Department of Education
Regular attendance is required.