Auburn-Washburn USD #437·Topeka, Kansas
The primary responsibility is to assist the special education teacher by working with individual students or small groups to help them reach skill levels appropriate for their capabilities. This role operates within a positive, collaborative, and student-centered culture that maintains high expectations for staff and students.
At Auburn-Washburn, we have a positive and professional culture.
We are often described by our employees as a family.
We are collaborative and work together to inspire, prepare, and challenge every child, every day.
We are student-centered and make decisions for what is best for students.
We have high expectations for our staff, students, and community.
And we love to celebrate success.
We are proud of who we are and what we do!
To assist the special education teacher in working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels commensurate with their capabilities. Link to Full
Salary: $13.53-$19.78/hour (wage determined by years of relevant experience) Terms of Employment: 7 hours/day, 9 months/year District Benefits *available to employees hired to work 5.75+ hours/day, 5 days/week
Auburn-Washburn USD 437 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Auburn-Washburn USD 437 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Auburn-Washburn USD 437 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Auburn-Washburn USD 437’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
The role requires assisting a special education teacher with students to meet skill level goals commensurate with their capabilities. Employment is full-time, 7 hours per day, for 9 months per year, with benefits available for those working 5.75+ hours/day, 5 days/week.
Market context
Kansas schools often need paraeducators to support special education classrooms and help students work toward individualized skill goals. Competition can be stronger for candidates who are dependable, patient, and comfortable following a teacher’s direction in a full-time school schedule. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the district’s expectations and ask how the role supports students with varying needs.
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