Paraprofessional II-A (SPED)

Topeka Public Schools USD 501•Topeka, KS

6h•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency
Possess 48 hours of college coursework or equivalency exam
Ability to successfully accomplish/complete 20 hours annual in-service training
Conscientiously accept and follow direction
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Exhibit sound judgment
Skills in: Typing and word processing, Operating general office machinery, Performing general bookkeeping, Operating a computer, Operating and maintaining learning assistance software, Fundamental understanding of special education students
Adaptable to variety of situations
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.

Responsibilities

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
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