Bilingual Instructional Paraprofessional – English Language Learners

Young World Physical Education; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 19,604 - 27,922; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan

Voluntary retirement savings plans

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Kansas City is seeking a Bilingual Instructional Paraprofessional to assist classroom teachers in supporting English Language Learners. Your role will involve tutoring students, aiding in classroom organization, and creating a positive learning environment.

Candidates must have at least 60 college hours, a minimum GPA of 2.5, and a Missouri state substitute teacher certification. Excellent dual language skills in Spanish are required. This is a full-time position with benefits including health and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Sixty (60) college hours, minimum GPA of 2.5 required.
• Must have a Missouri state substitute teacher certification.
• Possess skills in working with children and their parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with organizational needs in the classroom.
• Tutor students on lessons as determined by the teacher.
• Provide short-term classroom coverage when needed.

Skills

Dual language speaking/writing skills - Spanish

Working with children and their parents

Education

Sixty (60) college hours, 2.5 minimum GPA

Missouri state substitute teacher certification

Job description

Bilingual Instructional Paraprofessional – English Language Learners

Job ID: 5754823

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Position Summary

To work with classroom teachers to effectively plan, coordinate and carry out classroom instruction for English Language Learners. Work with children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth by performing the following duties.

What You'll Be Doing (Responsibilities)

• Assist teacher with organizational needs in the classroom
• Assist students with lessons and assignments in regular classrooms as assigned.
• Tutor students on lessons as determined by the teacher or instructional coach.
• Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids.
• Help to maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Provide short-term classroom coverage when teacher must leave the room but remains within the building.
• Work as a member of the learning team in cooperation with the building staff.
• Supervise students in halls, stairwells, and during recess.
• Attend orientation and in-service training sessions.
• Work cooperatively with parents and other classroom volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

To Be Successful at This Job (Qualifications)

• Sixty (60) college hours, 2.5 minimum GPA (Instructional Paraprofessional qualification)
• Missouri state substitute teacher certification
• Possess skills in working with children and their parents
• Desire to work with elementary grade children
• Must have excellent dual language speaking/writing skills - Spanish

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years successful experience working with children and their parents
• Course work in childhood education

Physical Demands

This job requires that the employee be able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds; visual ability requires mono and color vision.

Terms of Employment

Length of work year: 7 hours per day; 5 days/week; 205 days

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 8.5% contribution required from employee and matched by KCPS; voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$17.25 per hour

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]