Para Special Education Low Incidence (2025-2026 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

About The Position

Under the supervision of an administrator and direction of a certificated/licensed staff, assist the teacher in the education of students including instructional assistance, organization, record keeping, and management of student behavior, classroom safety, and communication with students, support staff and parents.

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
Must pass the Physical Capacity Test (PCP)
Requires in-service, training or course work in first aide, symptoms of child abuse, and/or symptoms and signs of illness
Requires knowledge and literacy of various sign language modalities, Braille, NCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) and/or other special skills
Extensive knowledge and experience working with students who demonstrate the need for intensive services in one or more of the categorical areas listed above
Demonstrated proficiency in developing and delivering training to meet the targeted needs of the identified audience
Proficient problem solving skills
Demonstrated acumen in completing tasks and dealing with situations related to the essential functions of the position
Extensive knowledge and practice setting up structured environments
Some positions may require knowledge of various sign language modalities, Braille, NCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) 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

Supervises students in class setting as directed by the teacher or other staff
Assists in managing classroom routines and procedures
Assists in the interventions to redirect behavior, assesses crisis situations and intervenes to defuse situations, documents any occurrences, provides feedback to develop positive self-esteem of student
Assists the teacher by supervising school activities on or off campus during the course of the instructional day
Assists in the implementing of student behavior plan
Assists students to and from assigned areas within the building to facilitate integration efforts
Assists the teacher in the physical setup of the classroom for group instruction, projects, and activities
Assists in the integration of technology into the classroom
Uses a slate and/or stylus or have a willingness to learn these skills
Assists students in using low vision equipment
Assists students with adaptive magnifying equipment
Participates in effective teaming skills, collaboration, conflict resolution and communication
Provides individual and/or group instruction which may include regular education students in academic areas after initial instruction by teacher
Is assigned to a regular classroom program where special education students are assigned
Provides feedback to students and teachers
Assists students through the use of questioning and discussion techniques
Assists with student engagement with the curriculum
Assists students with the integration into regular education classroom
Evaluates student progress on work assignments and shares information with teacher
Assists the teacher with the designing and/or planning of instruction and follow through
Assists with scoring tests, keeping records and making reports as required by the teacher
Demonstrates knowledge of district resources
Prepares instructional materials and/or learning centers
Assists in the planning for the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Maintains high level of confidentiality of information regarding students and staff information and issues
Models appropriate behavior for students
Develops and maintains a professional rapport with classroom teacher and other staff
Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of students, staff, and parents
Communicates with students, parents, instructional and support staff by letter, phone, e-mail, fax or personal contact as directed by the administrator or classroom teacher
Observes and charts student behavior and assist in discipline of student as instructed by the teacher.
Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and organize
Attend sand participates in staff meetings, PLCs and parent conferences as required
Acquires a minimum of 20 hours of in-service annually. After 3 years a minimum of 10 in-service hours is required. (Paras are encouraged to take advantage of in-services provided by the building or district.)
Assists students to and from buses and assisting the drivers until departure time
Assists in the transportation of students
Assists in caring for student's medical needs when under the direct 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
Possesses the manual dexterity, physical ability and stamina for a full day of physical activity
Assists and supervise students to and from assigned areas
Demonstrates typing skills
Demonstrates the ability to interline all Braille material for tests and daily lessons
Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor