26-27 School Year - Paraprofessional

TBD; Grain Valley (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Grain Valley R-5 School District is seeking a Paraprofessional for the 26-27 school year to support students with special education needs. The role entails assisting with academic tasks, reinforcing teacher instruction, and helping with daily living and mobility tasks as needed in a school setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 60 college hours or paraprofessional exam, and prior experience with children is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 60 college hours or successful completion of the Paraprofessional exam.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Appropriately assist special education students with academic tasks.
• With guidance from teachers, reinforces material initially introduced by teachers.
• Assists students as needed with physical tasks, e.g. getting on/off bus, taking off/putting on outerwear, carrying lunch trays, assisting with transferring students from area to area, using the restroom, etc.
• Provides physical assistance as needed; this can include but is not limited to: lifting students, assisting with or performing catheterization procedures, changing diapers, performing transfers, e.g. from wheel chair to desk chair.
• On a frequent, routine basis report student performance, especially changes in performance, to the special education case manager.
• As needed, become familiar with the strengths and challenges of students in order to provide appropriate support. This includes familiarization with student IEPs.
• Collect student related data as directed.
• Perform duties as bus aide as directed by Process Coordinator or Director.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Director, Principal, or Process Coordinator

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 college hours or paraprofessional exam

Job description

26-27 School Year - Paraprofessional

Grain Valley R-5 School District TBD - GRAIN VALLEY, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5586005
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is primarily responsible for the facilitation of full participation and success of special education students by providing appropriate academic, physical and/or social support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Appropriately assist special education students with academic tasks.
• With guidance from teachers, reinforces material initially introduced by teachers.
• Assists students as needed with physical tasks, e.g. getting on/off bus, taking off/putting on outerwear, carrying lunch trays, assisting with transferring students from area to area, using the restroom, etc.
• Provides physical assistance as needed; this can include but is not limited to: lifting students, assisting with or performing catheterization procedures, changing diapers, performing transfers, e.g. from wheel chair to desk chair.
• On a frequent, routine basis report student performance, especially changes in performance, to the special education case manager.
• As needed, become familiar with the strengths and challenges of students in order to provide appropriate support. This includes familiarization with student IEPs.
• Collect student related data as directed.
• Perform duties as bus aide as directed by Process Coordinator or Director.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Director, Principal, or Process Coordinator

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 60 college hours or successful completion of the Paraprofessional exam
• Previous experience working with children is preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• 9 month position
• Reports to Director of Special Education and Building Principal
• Non-exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.02 to $20.82 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Corey Shonk , Director of Special Services
• LEADERSHIP CENTER
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]