Daily Substitute Paraprofessional Pool

Job Description

Purpose: To provide temporary support and assistance to students and educators. The substitute paraprofessional will work under the direction of classroom teachers or school administrators to ensure continuity in instruction, promote a safe and inclusive learning environment, and support students' individual needs. This position has the potential to sub in more than one building in a day, depending on the needs.

Reports To:    Director of Special Education & Building Principal

FLSA Status:  Non-exempt

Salary:  Daily Rate $150.00 per day 

Required Qualifications:   

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the District Office (after an employment offer is made)
• Basic computer skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Essential Functions: 

• Assist students with daily classroom activities, including instructional tasks, group work, and independent assignments
• Provide individualized support to students with special needs, following the guidance of the teacher,  Individualized Education Program (IEP), or BCBA
• Support students in developing social, emotional, and academic skills
• Supervise students to ensure a safe, orderly, and inclusive environment
• Reinforce classroom rules and routines as outlined by the teacher, school policies, IEP, or behavior plan
• Assist in managing student behavior, using positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies
• Implement lesson plans and activities as directed by the classroom teacher
• Collect behavioral data as directed by the BCBA or teacher
• Implement behavior intervention plans as directed by the BCBA or teacher
• Assist in preparing and organizing classroom materials and resources
• Support small group or one-on-one instruction to meet diverse learning needs
• Help students with mobility, feeding, hygiene, or medical needs as required, adhering to established protocols and training
• Facilitate accommodations or modifications outlined in students' IEPs or behavior plans
• Communicate observations or concerns about student behavior or progress to the teacher or administrator
• Quickly familiarize with classroom routines, procedures, and expectations
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and information

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Sit and stand for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead
• Ability to see and read a computer screen and/or printed materials.
• Hear, speak, and understand English at normal classroom levels both indoors, outdoors, on the telephone, and on other technology devices
• Physically able to independently lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height

Terms of Employment: At-will employment.

Ft Leavenworth USD 207 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, or promoting based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status under local, state or federal law.