Hutchinson Public Schools is seeking a Long-term Special Education Assistant Substitute from approximately April 27, 2026 - June 4, 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 6.5 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.

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): 
Candidates interested in the position but do not meet the required qualifications below are still encouraged to apply, as the district is committed to assisting with attaining 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: 

• Sick Leave

Submit your application online at www.isd423.org/employment, job #2349. 

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.