Paraprofessional IIIA - JAG / Capital City

Topeka Public Schools USD 501Paraprofessional IIIA - JAG / Capital CityJOB POSTINGJob DetailsPosting IDTitle Paraprofessional IIIA - JAG / Capital CityDescription Topeka Public Schools USD 501JAG / Capital City Paraprofessional III (SPED)Title: Paraprofessional III (JAG / Capital City)Reports to: Certified Faculty/AdministratorPosition Purpose: To ensure the successful learning of exceptional students by providing and facilitating quality support to programs and personnelQualifications:High school diploma or GED48 hours of college credit coursework or pass the equivalency examSkills in the use of computersGood interpersonal skillsGood organizational skillsAbility to successfully accomplish/complete the annual professional development trainingConscientiously accept and follow directionsAdapt to a variety of situationsWork with a variety of professionalsFundamental understanding of special education studentsPosition Requirements:Responsibility requiring a level of independent action and judgement significantly greaterthan other positions.Level of training such that loss of the person in the position would represent a difficultasset to replace.Participate in ongoing training regarding speech-language development, how to targetgoals 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 levelTraining in a specific areaResponsibilities 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.Page 1 of 2Evaluation: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 $16.53Salary Code Per Hour Position Type ClassifiedExternal Job Application ClassifiedInternal Job ApplicationInternal - ClassifiedLocation To Be Determined Posting StatusMinimumQualificationsScreening