Classified - Substitute Para

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Jan 29, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Immediately

Position Type:
As Needed

Duties:
Subbing for classroom and/or SPED paras who are out. May be called with short notice.

This position does not have any sick leave or holiday benefits.

• Education:
  
  Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent organizational and student supervision skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability and desire to work with disabled students.

• Works with individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher, in the following academic areas: math, reading, language, writing, spelling, social studies, art, music, PE, etc.
• Works with individual or small groups of students with non-teaching activities: supervision of breaks, lunchroom, errands, chores, field trips, community access activities, self-care needs, and independent living skills as directed by classroom teachers.
• Assists students in daily living activities as outlined on the IEP which may include changing diapers, assisting with bathroom needs, feeding, and performing health care procedures delegated to non-medical staff.
• Assists the teacher with behavioral intervention procedures as requested.
• Assists the teacher in the development and organization of appropriate learning materials and activities.
• Assists the teacher in developing learning centers, games, etc.
• Assists the teacher in maintaining the physical appearance and order of the classroom, supply room and material storage center.
• Prepares written communications (i.e. notes home, messages to other staff, notice of meetings, newsletter, etc.) under the direction and approval of teachers.
• Assists certified staff in preparation of written reports/forms (i.e., IEP progress reports, inventories, requisitions, etc.) as requested by the teachers.
• Maintains student files and information forms.
• Reproduces and files curriculum materials, reports, etc., as requested and approved by teachers.
• Performs other duties assigned by the teachers with administrator approval.

At Will Employment:
Employment with the Kearney Public School district is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with the school district is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment.

It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, or other protected conditions, in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.

• Rebecca Noetzelman, Human Resources
• Central Office (WLRC)
• Email: