PreSchool Paraprofessional II-A (SPED)

Topeka Public Schools USD 501 • Topeka, KS

9h

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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED