Classroom Support Specialist for Student Success

Fort Scott Unified School District 234; Kansas; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Scott Unified School District 234 is seeking a qualified paraprofessional for the 2025-26 school year. You will work closely with an assigned teacher to support students individually and in groups, assist with lesson plans and materials, and help create a nurturing learning environment.

The ideal candidate is flexible, caring, and committed to every student’s success, with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn new educational software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with students.
• Strong communication with adults and children.
• Understanding of basic principles of childhood development.
• Familiarity with educational software and willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach lesson components, as determined by the teacher, by leading small-group and individual discussions and reviewing classwork.
• Attend to students’ physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs, providing assistance with language translation and hygiene when necessary.
• Organize classroom and teaching materials, and verify and track student attendance Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, parents, and staff, and participate in parent–teacher conferences and faculty meetings and events when requested by supervisor.

Skills

Experience working with students

Effective communication with adults

Understanding of childhood development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Educational software

Job description

Fort Scott Unified School District 234 is seeking a qualified paraprofessional for the 2025-26 school year. You will work closely with an assigned teacher to support students individually and in groups, assist with lesson plans and materials, and help create a nurturing learning environment.

The ideal candidate is flexible, caring, and committed to every student’s success, with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn new educational software.