PreK Classroom Paraprofessional​/Aide

PreK Classroom Paraprofessional/Aide

Abilene USD 435 Kennedy Primary - Abilene, Kansas

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• Job : 5828688
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Jul 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Abilene Public Schools (USD #435), Abilene, KS, is currently seeking a PreK Classroom Paraprofessional/Aide.

• Minimum 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Excellent organizational and academic skills
• Student centered;
  Demonstrated success in working with students
• Excellent collaborative/teaming skills
• Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
• Excellent interpersonal skills

The Teacher Aide assists the Instructor in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. To accomplish these tasks, the Teacher Aide works closely with the staff and administration to support students.

• Assist in facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Assist in establishing a positive learning environment, and respond to the individual educational needs of students.
• Ensure all activities conform to District guidelines.
• Communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community.
• Be flexible as schedules and daily activities may change.
• Operate all classroom equipment appropriately as required.
• Work to implement the vision and mission of the District.

• Requires stooping, bending, kneeling, turning, and reaching.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions.

• Prepare for classroom activities under the supervision of a licensed teacher.
• Work with small groups of students to practice skills introduced by the teacher.
• Assist individual children in need of special attention.
• Provide support for students according to the IEP (Individualized Educational Plan).
• Complete necessary training as related to the paraprofessional responsibilities.
• Perform clerical duties as required.
• Set up audiovisual equipment.
• Assist teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as serving snack and assisting students with toileting and clothing routines.
• Observe and follow all school district policies at all times.
• Respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner.
• Keep student and personnel information and records confidential.
• Implement and follow all District health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed by the Principal or Teacher.

Position Type: Part-Time

• Stephanie Becker, Principal
• Kennedy Primary
• Phone:
• Email: sbecker