RailerStars Aide

Newton Public School; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Public School seeks a Support Staff/ Regular Education Classroom Aide at Sunset Elementary School. The role supports teachers by adapting activities and supervising students in various settings.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with potential state assessment if credits are not met. Excellent reliability and communication with staff and families are expected for student success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• If fewer than 48 college credits or an associate's degree, you must pass a state-approved assessment.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be approved by the board of education.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and materials under supervising teacher direction.
• Administers tests, homework, and make-up work to support teachers.
• Attends meetings and professional development to convey job-related information.
• Communicates with supervising staff and parents to aid student evaluation.
• Maintains instructional materials and records for instruction and mandated reporting.
• Monitors students during assigned periods in various school environments to maintain safety.
• Provides instruction to students under supervision to reinforce objectives and student success.
• Demonstrates dependability and regular attendance to support routines and teamwork.
• Maintains confidentiality of student and staff information to comply with legal requirements.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Regular Education Classroom Aide
• Date Posted:
  8/10/2026
• Location:
  Sunset Elementary School
• Date Available:
  08/17/2026
• Closing Date:
  Open until Filled

SUPERVISOR: Teacher and Principal
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or a GED certificate.
2. If the applicant does not have 48 college credit hours or more from an institution of higher education or an associate's degree (or higher) the applicant will need to pass a state approved assessment that assesses the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics. The district will supply the information on testing upon hiring.
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as theboard of education may find appropriate and acceptable

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the
• Attends meetings and professional development presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating student
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of facilitating instruction; recording student information; and/or meeting mandated
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives and ensuring students' success in
• Demonstrates dependability, promptness, and regular attendance in order to establish consistent routines, promote teamwork, and guarantee instructional
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional working
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Demonstrates required mobility, agility and dexterity to work with students.
• Ability to move, lift, pull, or push objects.
• Remains attentive to students while working in noisy, crowded environments with numerous interruptions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: At will.

EVALUATION: Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

• Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking.
• Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking or climbing stairs.
• Requires prolonged (over 50% of time) standing and walking.
• Requires prolonged (over 75% of time) standing and walking.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, push heavy* objects or materials.
• Frequently (over 20% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.
• Frequently (over 33% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.
• Over 50% of the time requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.
• In addition to items 5, 6, 7, & 8, occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry or push heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
• Driving skills and physical ability required to drive vehicle.
• Special physical, agility and reaction time tests required.