Emporia Public Schools

Highly Qualified Paraeducator - Walnut Elem

Paraeducator

High school diploma or equivalent; 48 college credits or ParaPro; health/inoculation certificate; ability to instruct and support students.

Highly Qualified Paraeducator - EHS

High school diploma required; highly qualified must have 48 college credit hours or ParaPro; valid immunization records; classroom instruction support experience preferred.

Highly Qualified Paraeducator - JECDC

High school diploma required; 48 college credits or ParaPro for Highly Qualified; health/inoculation certificate; classroom instructional support; experience with children preferred.

Highly Qualified Paraeducator - Village Elem

High school diploma required; 48 college credits or ParaPro for Highly Qualified paraeducators; HS diploma for non-highly qualified.

Highly Qualified Paraeducator - WAW

High school diploma required; 48 college credits or ParaPro; health/inoculation certificate; instructional support in reading, writing, math; ability to work with students and follow instructions.

Highly Qualified Paraeducator - Riverside Elem

Paraeducator/Teacher Aide

High school diploma or equivalent; highly qualified requires 48 college credit hours or ParaPro; health/inoculation certificate; ability to assist in instruction and manage classroom activities; prior experience with children preferred.

Highly Qualified Paraeducator - USD 284

High school diploma or equivalent; highly qualified paraeducators need 48 college credits or ParaPro; health/inoculation certificate; ability to assist instruction and work with students; strong communication and learning ability.

Highly Qualified Paraeducator - Timmerman

Paraeducator/teacher aide; HS diploma required; highly qualified: 48 college credits or pass ParaPro; health/immunization certificate; ability to assist instruction and manage classroom; prior experience with children preferred.

Substitute Paraeducator

Substitute paraeducator to assist in instruction and supervision of students; tutor remedial work; monitor progress; grade papers; maintain confidentiality and comply with laws.

Substitute Nurse

Current LPN or RN license; substitute nursing in schools; flexible assignment; compensation $125/day.

AVID Tutor - 2 to 3 hours daily

AVID Tutor

AVID Tutor for 2-3 hours daily; college student enrolled; paid tutor training; health inoculation certificate; flex hours; $15/hour.

Substitute Teacher

Must hold a Kansas teaching or emergency substitute license; substitute licenses required.

Substitute/Activity Bus Driver

Bus Driver

High school diploma or equivalent; CDL with endorsements; clean driving record; meet state bus driver requirements (Defensive Driving, First Aid); complete agility, driver training, substance abuse testing, physical exam; health/inoculation certificate; willing to comply with regulations and ongoing professional development; act as Activity Driver when needed.

Speech Language Pathologist for 2025-26

Speech Language Pathologist

Master's degree; clinical fellowship candidate; Kansas SLP licensure with endorsement; health/inoculation certificate.

Anticipated Special Education Teaching Positions for 2025-26 (Secondary)

Special Education Teacher

Bachelor’s degree; KS SPED license; health clearance; knowledge of content, pedagogy, and students; create goals and manage instruction; collaboration and professionalism.

Anticipated Special Education Teaching Positions for 2025-26 (Early Childhood and Elementary)

Bachelor’s degree; Kansas State Teaching License with Special Education endorsement; Health and Inoculation Certification; experience with Special Education content, pedagogy, and classroom management.

Title	Location	Date
Highly Qualified Paraeducator - Walnut Elem Full Time Emporia, Kansas, United States · Onsite	Emporia, Kansas, United States Onsite	Jul 10, 2025
Highly Qualified Paraeducator - EHS Full Time · $33K/yr Emporia, Kansas, United States · Onsite	Emporia, Kansas, United States Onsite	Jul 10, 2025
Highly Qualified Paraeducator - JECDC Full Time · $33K/yr Emporia, Kansas, United States · Onsite	Emporia, Kansas, United States Onsite	Jul 10, 2025
Highly Qualified Paraeducator - Village Elem Full Time Emporia, Kansas, United States · Onsite	Emporia, Kansas, United States Onsite	Jul 10, 2025
Highly Qualified Paraeducator - WAW Full Time · $33K/yr Emporia, Kansas, United States · Onsite	Emporia, Kansas, United States Onsite	Jul 10, 2025
Highly Qualified Paraeducator - Riverside Elem Part Time · $33K/yr Emporia, Kansas, United States · Onsite	Emporia, Kansas, United States Onsite	Jul 10, 2025
Highly Qualified Paraeducator - USD 284 Full Time · $33K/yr United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Jul 10, 2025
Highly Qualified Paraeducator - Timmerman Full Time · $33K/yr Emporia, Kansas, United States · Onsite	Emporia, Kansas, United States Onsite	Jul 10, 2025
Substitute Paraeducator Part Time, Contract, Temporary · $31K/yr Emporia, Kansas, United States · Onsite	Emporia, Kansas, United States Onsite	Jul 1, 2025
Substitute Nurse Temporary, Contract · $33K United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Jul 1, 2025
AVID Tutor - 2 to 3 hours daily Part Time · $31K/yr · 0+ YOE Emporia, Kansas, United States · Onsite	Emporia, Kansas, United States Onsite	Jul 1, 2025
Substitute Teacher Temporary Emporia, Kansas, United States · Onsite	Emporia, Kansas, United States Onsite	Jul 1, 2025
Substitute/Activity Bus Driver Contract · $40K/yr Emporia, Kansas, United States · Onsite	Emporia, Kansas, United States Onsite	Jul 1, 2025
Speech Language Pathologist for 2025-26 Full Time United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Mar 4, 2025
Anticipated Special Education Teaching Positions for 2025-26 (Secondary) Full Time United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Mar 4, 2025
Anticipated Special Education Teaching Positions for 2025-26 (Early Childhood and Elementary) Full Time Flint Hills, Kansas, United States · Onsite	Flint Hills, Kansas, United States Onsite	Nov 14, 2024

Activities	K-12 public educationCurriculum developmentSpecial education servicesEarly childhood educationExtracurricular athletic programs
Headquarters	US
Industries	Education
Name	Emporia Public Schools
Employees	950
Type	Government
Subsidiaries	Emporia High SchoolEmporia Middle SchoolLogan Avenue ElementaryRiverside ElementaryTimmerman ElementaryVillage ElementaryWilliam Allen White ElementaryWalnut ElementaryJones Early Childhood Development CenterFlint Hills Learning Center
Tagline	Provides K-12 public education services to students in Emporia.
Founded	1,865
Website	usd253.org

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