Paraprofessional I - At risk

About the role

To assist in providing a beneficial learning environment in which all students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Completion of 48 hrs college credit or pass equivalency exam
• 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

Physical/Emotional Requirements

• Speaking, Hearing, manual dexterity, mobility, lifting (as much as 20lbs), pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, sitting, handling a variety of stressful situations, flexibility in adjusting to varied levels of pressure and intensity, patience, calmness, persistence

Performance Responsibilities

• Assist in daily instruction and training
• Auxiliary teaching and tutoring
• Record/chart student data
• Perform related clerical functions
• Set up equipment for class work
• Maintain organized work and study environments
• Assist with supervision of students
• Operate and care for equipment
• Distribute and collect materials used for instruction
• Guide independent study, enrichment, and remedial work
• Assist with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, lunch, and recreation periods
• Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in other forms of oral and written communication with students
• Assist students in the library, computer or media center
• Assist with wash-up and toilet routines
• Participate in in-service training programs

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 Classified 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

About Topeka Public Schools

Topeka Public Schools is recognized nationally for:

• Academic excellence
• Post-secondary and career success
• Achievement in arts, athletics and extracurricular activities

Strengthened by diversity and a welcoming and inclusive environment, our district will cultivate partnerships with staff, families, businesses, and the greater community to develop students' educational, physical, and social-emotional well being.