Paraprofessional IIIA JAG Capital City

Topeka Public Schools USD 501

Paraprofessional IIIA - JAG / Capital City

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Title Paraprofessional IIIA - JAG / Capital City

Description Topeka Public Schools USD 501

JAG / Capital City Paraprofessional III (SPED)

Title: Paraprofessional III (JAG / Capital City)

Reports to: Certified Faculty/Administrator

Position Purpose: To ensure the successful learning of exceptional students by providing and facilitating quality support to programs and personnel

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

48 hours of college credit coursework or pass the equivalency exam

Skills in the use of computers

Good interpersonal skills

Good organizational skills

Ability to successfully accomplish/complete the annual professional development training

Conscientiously accept and follow directions

Adapt to a variety of situations

Work with a variety of professionals

Fundamental understanding of special education students

Position Requirements:

Responsibility requiring a level of independent action and judgement significantly greater

than other positions.

Level of training such that loss of the person in the position would represent a difficult

asset to replace.

Participate in ongoing training regarding speech-language development how to target

goals and objectives taking data and speech-language therapy techniques.

Participate in MANDT de-escalation / student regulation behavioral training.

Paraprofessional Requirements:

Training above the 20 hour minimum level

Training in a specific area

Responsibilities may include:

Assist the JAG and Capital City instructors with daily instruction.

Assist the students in achieving their individual objectives.

Assist the students as they navigate within the building.

Collect and record student data related to behavior academic performance etc.

Communicate effectively with students and staff.

Other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment:

9 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

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Evaluation:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board policy on evaluation of Support Service 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.

Shift Type Full-Time Salary Range $16.53

Salary Code Per Hour Position Type Classified

External Job Application Classified

Internal Job Application

Internal - Classified

Location To Be Determined Posting Status

Minimum

Qualifications

Screening

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority