Rainbows United, Inc.·Wichita, Kansas
The Paraeducator assists the teacher in providing a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 5, including those with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include direct child care tasks like feeding and toileting, as well as observing and documenting child progress.
Description JOB SUMMARY A Paraeducator serves typically developing children and children with developmental disabilities in a pre-school setting aged 2 years (24 months) to 5 years. The person in this role aids in the classroom with duties that include feeding, diapering, toileting, participating in activities/games and housekeeping duties. This is a part-time position.
Assists the Teacher in providing a warm and nurturing environment in which the children can grow. Assesses the child's day to day strengths and needs through observation and maintains records as required. 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.
High School Diploma or equivalent. 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 Kansas Department Health and Environment (KDHE) approved training hours annually by attending staff trainings.
Ability to read and write the English language. Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
Flsa classification: Non-Exempt
Self-paced, requiring the ability to think and act quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, demanding work environment.
WORK
ENVIRONMENT: This position operates in a classroom setting both indoors and outdoors.
Sitting: 1 - 2 hours in an 8-hour work shift. Alternates to standing on a frequent basis.
4 - 6 hours in an 8-hour work shift.
Alternates to sitting on a frequent basis
Walking: 1/2 - 1 hour in an 8-hour work shift. _________________________________________________________________________________________________
FREQUENCY: Never = 0% Rarely = 1 - 10% Occasionally = 11 - 33% Frequently = 34 - 66% Continuously = 67 + % _________________________________________________________________________________________________
WEIGHT FREQUENCY OBJECTS 1 - 10 lbs. Continuously Toys, chairs, files, etc. 11 - 20 lbs. Continuously Equipment, children, supplies 21 - 50 lbs. Frequently Equipment, children, supplies
WEIGHT FREQUENCY OBJECTS 1 - 10 lbs. Continuously Toys, chairs, files, etc. 11 - 20 lbs. Continuously Equipment, children, supplies 21 - 50 lbs.
Frequently
Equipment, children, supplies
Pushing: Continuously- Required to push children in wheelchairs on a continuous basis.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and valid CPR and First Aid certification. One year of experience working with special needs children or children aged 2 to 5 is preferred.
Market context
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