Hutchinson Public Schools is seeking Special Education Assistants to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond. 

This position will work 165-175 days per year based on the school calendar and training and approximately 6.5 hours per day. The salary range for this position is $18.52 per hour - $21.02 per hour. Salary is dependent upon education and experience.

Special Education Assistants at the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) are responsible for assisting students who are on an Individual Education Plan (IEP) by providing support, explanation, re-teaching and instructional help for students throughout the day under the direction and support of the Special Education Teachers. The primary role of this position is to provide vocational support to interns in the community job site setting. Additional responsibilities include providing support during classroom instruction and independent living activities. This position will require a strong ability to communicate effectively with a variety of persons both in and out of the school environment. Willingness to learn a variety of entry level job skills in collaboration with community business partners is a large part of this position. 

The Special Education Assistant is expected to:

• Follow guidelines for helping to implement IEP goals as provided by the teacher.
• Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
• Maintain regular communication with teachers, students, co-workers and business partners.
• Participate in professional development activities as scheduled.
• Assist in student learning of job skills in the work environment.
• Utilize a weekly job skills report to assess student learning.
• Possess basic computer skills
• Engage in problem-solving concerns with and for student progress while meeting the expectations of job site management.
• Provide supervision of students as assigned.
• Be a positive role model and advocate in all settings
• Possess an understanding of how to support learning for young adults with a variety of disabilities.
• Responsible for providing accommodations for students in the workplace.
• Assisting with the learning of independent living skills
• Assist teachers with other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications (one of the following): 
Candidates interested in the position but who do not meet the required qualifications below are still encouraged to apply, as the district is committed to helping them attain the necessary credentials.

• Associates Degree
• 60 semester college credits
• Passing score on one of the state-approved tests (ParaEducator or ParaPro)
• Competency Grid (can be completed upon hire)

 Benefits: 

• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• Additional benefits may be available depending on the number of days and hours worked per year

Looking for additional hours? Opportunity to add a bus riding route in the morning, afternoon or both may be available. 

Submit your application online at www.isd423.org/employment, job #2339. 

Questions? Contact Karrie Taylor, Director of Special Services, at [email protected]

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.