Asst Para - LRE (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the certified classroom teacher, this position provides instruction of basic academic skills to students and performs tasks as identified by the Kansas State Department of Education, the Wichita Public Schools, and the curriculum established at the site. The role involves assisting students with lesson assignments, reinforcing learning concepts, and ensuring a safe and healthful environment. The Assistant Para will work with teachers to modify activities, collect data, maintain records, and assist with classroom routines and technology integration. Confidentiality, appropriate behavior modeling, and assisting with student's basic and medical needs are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
Paras working in a Title School must have a minimum of 48 accredited college credits verifiable with a transcript or pass a state approved assessment
Requires participation in New Para Orientation, in-service, training or course work in first aide, symptoms of child abuse, and/or symptoms and signs of illness
Requires knowledge of and literacy of various sign language modalities, Braille, NCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) and/or other special skills
Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
Ability to perform as an effective team player
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Responsibilities

Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts
Provides a safe and healthful environment for students and staff
Directs activities designed to reinforce concepts for individuals or small groups
Assists students with individual assignments
Works with teachers to modify activities to meet individual student's needs
Assists teachers in collecting data and maintaining records regarding student performance
Assists in the maintenance of learning centers and instructional materials
Assists in managing classroom routines and procedures
Assists in the integration of technology into the classroom
Provides feedback to students and teachers
Assists with student engagement with the curriculum
Maintains a high level of confidentiality of information regarding students and staff information and issues
Models appropriate behavior for students
Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and organize
Assists in caring for student's medical needs when under supervision of the school nurse or other appropriate professional
Assists students with basic needs including but not limited to self-care, hygiene, feeding (may include tube feeding), toileting, diapering, dressing, and physical transfers
Acquires a minimum of 20 in-service hours annually
After 3 years, a minimum of 10 in-service hours are required
Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.