Paraprofessional II

Who we are:

Food services serve about 30,000 meals a day. Contract day is 7:30 to 3:30, with one planning period daily.

This is a good fit for someone working toward a teaching degree. The Paraprofessional II works under the direction of the classroom teacher and helps with small groups, routines and supervision. This position is on site in Topeka.

Your responsibilities:

• Escort students to the bus or the nurse's office
• Assist students with toileting, feeding and mobility in special education settings
• Translate for Spanish-speaking families and students when needed
• Reinforce classroom routines and expectations
• Use positive reinforcement and the de-escalation techniques taught in training
• Collect work samples and progress monitoring data for the teacher
• Work with small groups and individual students on reading, math and writing skills

Minimum qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience working with children preferred
• Good communication with teachers and students
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and sit on the floor or at small tables with students
• Patience with young children and students with disabilities
• High school diploma or GED, plus 48 college credits, an associate degree, or a passing score on the Kansas paraprofessional assessment

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, no summers

Benefits:

Rate: $17.50 - $19.50 an hour

• Health, dental and vision coverage starting on day one
• 401(k) with company match
• 11 paid holidays
• Loan repayment assistance
• Uniforms provided
• Sign-on bonus
• Tuition reimbursement

Harborside Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Start: Flexible.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Harborside Unified School District.