Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional

Topeka Public Schools USD 501•Topeka, KS

16h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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.

Responsibilities

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