Paraeducator Pre-K (2025-2026 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

23h

About The Position

Assists the prekindergarten teacher in educating students and supporting a safe and engaging environment that promotes children¿s social, cognitive, physical, and emotional development.

Requirements

HS diploma or GED equivalent required.
Must have a minimum of 48 accredited college credits verifiable with a transcript or pass a state-approved assessment.
Must pass a Physical Capacity Profile (PCP) test.
Ability to work with a diverse population.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information as instructed.
Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed.
Ability to perform as an effective team player.
Exhibit a calm, professional demeanor and a positive attitude.
Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments.
Maintain confidentiality.
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
Knowledge of the company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.
Be able to work in various weather conditions.
Be able to react immediately to an emergency situation for the safety and welfare of the students and staff, which may include the use of physical restraint techniques.
Be able to walk long distances, stand for long periods, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps, and reach overhead.
Possess the manual dexterity, physical ability, and stamina for a full day of physical activity
Be able to see and hear well.
Be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds; be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Be able to demonstrate good finger dexterity.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises students across school settings as directed by the teacher or other staff.
Engages in positive interactions with students.
Interacts with children during snacks and meals to encourage good eating habits and nutritional education.
Assists students with basic needs including but not limited to self-care, feeding, toileting, diapering, and physical transfers.
Assists the teacher by school activities on and off campus during the instructional day.
Communicates with parents as requested.
Assists with general classroom management and positive reinforcement.
Completes administrative responsibilities such as district-required forms for snack and toileting.
Prepares instructional materials and learning centers with direction from the PreK teacher.
Collaborates with PreK team to promote developmentally appropriate practice.
Assists in managing classroom routines and procedures.
Assists in the implementation of student behavior plans.
Actively participates in team responsibilities and communicates with team members.
Promotes student engagement within activities.
Provides accommodations and modifications to meet individual student needs under the direction of the PreK teacher.
Supports staff in data collection for individual and group activities.
Performs additional duties as assigned.