A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
PreK Classroom Paraprofessional/Aide
Abilene USD 435
Kennedy Primary - Abilene, Kansas This job is also posted in Abilene Public Schools USD 435 (KS)
Job Details
Job ID:
5828688
Application Deadline:
Jul 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026
Job Description
Abilene Public Schools (USD #435), Abilene, KS, is currently seeking a PreK Classroom Paraprofessional/Aide. Required Qualifications
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
Purpose:
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.
Essential Functions:
Ability to assist in facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
Ability to assist in establishing a positive learning environment, and respond to the individual educational needs of students.
Ability to ensure all activities conform to District guidelines.
Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of
the school district and community .
Ability to be fexible as schedules and daily activities may change.
6. Ability to operate all classroom equipment appropriately as required.
Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the District.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
Requires stooping, bending, kneeling, turning, and reaching.
Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions.
General Responsibilities:
Ability to prepare for classroom activities under the supervision of a licensed teacher.
Ability to work with small groups of students to practice skills introduced by the teacher.
Ability to assist individual children in need of special attention.
Ability to provide support for students according to the IEP (Individualized Educational Plan).
Ability to complete necessary training as related to the paraprofessional responsibilities.
Ability to perform clerical duties as required.
Ability to set up audiovisual equipment.
Ability to assist teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as serving snack and assisting students with toileting and clothing routines. Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times.
Ability to respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner.
Ability to keep student and personnel information and records confidential.
Ability to implement and follow all District health and safety policies, including
all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
Ability to perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed by the
Principal or Teacher.
