PreK Instructional Aide - PCES

Andover-Public-Schools,-Usd-385; Andover (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Student Success Aide in Andover Public Schools, USD #385 supports kindergarten and first grade students under certified staff to promote self-regulation, focus, and organizational skills through targeted interventions.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with options including 48 credit hours, an associate degree, or a state-approved assessment; work is Monday-Thursday for 26 hours weekly, with collaboration with counselors and teachers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Complete 48 hours at an institution of higher education or an associate's degree.
• Pass a state approved assessment for reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.

Responsibilities

• Coach students in real-time on brain skills such as impulse control and emotional regulation.
• Break down tasks into micro-tasks to aid working memory.
• Use visual supports like schedules and first-then boards to aid transitions.
• Provide redirection to keep students focused during activities.
• Collaborate with counselors, principals, and teachers to align support with lessons.
• Collect brief, objective progress logs on executive functioning goals.
• Model calm, think-aloud strategies to help students regulate frustration.

Skills

Brain skills coaching

Impulse control

Emotional regulation

Task initiation

Cognitive flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 college hours

Associate degree

State approved assessment

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Andover Public Schools, USD #385

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 11/4/2026

M-TH (26 Hours)

Purpose: The Student Success Aide will work closely with the principal, counselor, and classroom teachers to implement targeted interventions that help general education students in kindergarten and first grade develop self-regulation, focus, and organization.

Qualifications:

• Have a high school diploma or a GED certificateand
• Complete 48 hours at an institution of higher education*OR
• Obtain an associate's (or higher) degreeOR
• Pass a State approved assessment that assesses the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or reading, writing, mathematics readiness).

Performance Responsibilities (under the direct supervision of certified staff):

• Skill Coaching: Assist students in real-time with "brain skills" such as impulse control, emotional regulation, task initiation, and cognitive flexibility.
• Scaffolding: Break down multi-step classroom directions into manageable "micro-tasks" for students who struggle with working memory.
• Visual Supports: Implement and maintain individual visual schedules, "first-then" boards, and checklist systems to help students navigate transitions.
• Redirection: Provide gentle, proactive cues to help students maintain focus during whole-group instruction and independent centers.
• Team Consultation: Meet regularly with the School Counselor and or School Principal to learn specific behavioral strategies and with Classroom Teachers to align support with daily lesson plans.
• Data Collection: Maintain brief, objective logs on student progress regarding specific executive functioning goals.
• Co-Regulation: Act as a calm presence for students experiencing frustration, modeling "think-aloud" strategies to solve problems.

Social Scripting: Guide students through peer interactions, helping them practice turn-taking and "flexible thinking" during play-based learning.

Postings current as of 11/7/2026 7:32:22 AM CST.