Para One to One (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public School•Wichita, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Para - One on One helps deliver educational programs in elementary or secondary educational systems by supporting teachers who work with individual students or groups. Assigned to meet the needs of specific students and/or school program needs, the paraeducator works alongside and under the guidance of teachers, who remain responsible for educating all students in the class. The position helps link academic assistance, communication, and understanding among the school, classroom teacher, families, and community by assisting at school conferences, gatherings, or events. The role includes helping students with lessons and reinforcing concepts, supporting teachers in adapting activities to individual needs, monitoring and recording student performance, and maintaining learning areas and instructional materials. The paraeducator is expected to show patience and understanding, maintain order in demanding situations, understand challenges facing students, and teach self-help, problem-solving, and coping skills. The employee should recognize individual learning styles and become knowledgeable about the characteristics of the learners served, including cultural background, language proficiency, mobility, and family dynamics. The position works in standard office and school-building environments and may involve outdoor student activities and limited travel between schools and central offices. Equipment may include SMART boards, iPads, computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines. The employee must follow USD 259 equipment-use guidelines and comply with professional, confidentiality, punctuality, appearance, and customer-service expectations. Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
For paras working in a Title School, at least 48 accredited college credits verifiable by transcript or passing a state-approved assessment.
Must pass the Physical Capacity Test (PCP).
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to give and obtain information.
Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and prioritize work to meet daily building demands.
Professional manner and positive attitude; good judgment on recurring assignments; professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to meet proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
Ability to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull over 50 pounds with assistance and lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Ability to interact tactfully and diplomatically with a diverse population and respond appropriately to customer needs.
Expected to work assigned duties and scheduled hours unless approved leave is received; deviations from assigned hours require prior approval.

Responsibilities

Assist students with lessons under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher.
Assist students and reinforce concepts for individuals or small groups.
Work with teachers to modify activities to meet individual students’ needs.
Assist teachers in monitoring student performance and progress, collecting data, and maintaining records.
Help maintain learning areas, learning centers, and instructional materials, and use appropriate educational technology and resources.
Display patience and understanding while managing children and maintain order in demanding situations.
Teach self-help, problem-solving, and/or coping skills.
Recognize individual learning styles and learn about the characteristics of students served, including cultural background, language proficiency, mobility, and family dynamics.
Assist at school conferences, gatherings, or events to support communication among the school, teachers, families, and community.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Travel between schools and central offices when required.
Comply with USD 259 guidelines for equipment use and applicable professional, confidentiality, punctuality, appearance, and customer-service expectations.