Part-Time Preschool Paraeducator: Special Needs Support

Rainbows-United,-Inc.-; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Rainbows United, Inc. is seeking a Paraeducator to support typically developing children and those with developmental disabilities in a preschool setting for ages 2 to 5.

This part-time position runs daily from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, assisting the teacher with feeding, toileting, activities, and classroom upkeep. Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1 year experience with young children or special needs preferred, CPR/First Aid certification, and ongoing training hours as required by the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year working with special needs children or children aged 2 to 5 years preferred.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Maintain a minimum of 16 KDHE approved training hours annually by attending staff trainings.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Teacher in providing a warm and nurturing environment.
• Assesses the child's day to day strengths and needs through observation and maintains records.
• Provides input to classroom planning, both long term and short term.
• Maintains open communication with Teacher, parents, and other staff members.
• Complies with Agency and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds in person.
• Ability to determine and identify items and children in the periphery, near, and far visual fields.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rainbows United, Inc. is seeking a Paraeducator to support typically developing children and those with developmental disabilities in a preschool setting for ages 2 to 5.

This part-time position runs daily from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, assisting the teacher with feeding, toileting, activities, and classroom upkeep. Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1 year experience with young children or special needs preferred, CPR/First Aid certification, and ongoing training hours as required by the