Para Special Education Low Incidence (2026-2027 School Year)
Wichita Public SchoolsKansas, United States
Posted January 23, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Wichita Public Schools, the largest district in Kansas, serves nearly 50,000 students across elementary and secondary grades, representing 11% of the state’s public school population and more than half of Sedgwick County’s school-aged children. The district’s mission is to equip every student with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for college, career, and life success through an innovative, rigorous curriculum and a culture of continuous improvement. With over 4,100 teachers, 3,400 support staff, and 226 administrators, USD 259 is a major employer in the region and a dynamic workplace for educators and administrators alike. The district’s commitment to student readiness, community partnership, and professional development distinguishes it as a leader in public education. Interested professionals can explore career opportunities at www.usd259.org.
Job Description
Para Special Education Low Incidence (2026-2027 School Year) - assist students with special needs in a classroom setting, provide instructional assistance, manage behavior, and maintain confidentiality.
Requirements
- Supervises students in class setting as directed by the teacher or other staff
- Assists in managing classroom routines and procedures
- Assists in the interventions to redirect behavior, assesses crisis situations and intervenes to defuse situations, documents any occurrences, provides feedback to develop positive self-esteem of student
- Participates in effective teaming skills, collaboration, conflict resolution and communication
- Maintains high level of confidentiality of information regarding students and staff information and issues
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement