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Start Your Online Application Now Hutchinson Public Schools is seeking a Long-term Special Education Assistant Substitute at Park Elementary from approximately August 31, 2026 - December 13, 2026. As a Special Education Assistant you will assist individual students who are on an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) by providing support, explanation, re-teaching and instructional help for students. This position will work 6.33 hours per day. The salary range for this position is $19.59 per hour - $22.09 per hour. Salary is dependent upon education and experience. Responsibilities Include: Carrying out the IEP goals as designed by the teacher. Help to reinforce teachings of the classroom teacher by working with students on a one to-one basis or in small groups. Help students to strengthen skills to become more independent. Assist the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management. Observe, record, and chart behaviors. Conferring and planning with teachers to recommend ideas, identify problems, and aid in problem solving. Help the classroom teacher with recordkeeping of the student''s progress. Conducts informal assessments to measure students'' mastery of learned materials as directed by the classroom teacher. Maintain confidentiality standards by adhering to the district''s data privacy policy. Required Qualifications (one of the following): If interested in the position but do not meet the required qualifications below you are still encouraged to apply, as the district can provide you with information about how to attain the necessary credentials. Associates Degree 60 semester college credits Passing score on one of the state-approved tests (ParaEducator or ParaPro) Competency Grid Benefits: Sick Leave Submit your application online at www.isd423.org/employment , job #2414. Questions? Contact Karrie Taylor, Director of Special Services at karrie.taylor@isd423.org . Employment with Hutchinson Public Schools is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment background check, approval of the school board, and verification of meeting the qualifications above. Hutchinson Public Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online