Elementary Instructional Paraprofessional - Team Teaching

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional to support teachers and foster development in elementary students. The role emphasizes teamwork, small-group instruction, and helping families access resources.

The position is part-time (24 hours/week), with work hours 7:30am–11:30am and a 205-day in-person schedule. Health and dental insurance are provided by KCPS.

Qualifications

• 60 college hours with GPA ≥ 2.5.
• Missouri state substitute teacher certification.
• Knowledge of the Project Construct Curriculum.
• Skills in working with children and their parents.
• Desire to work with elementary grade children.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers in team teaching, team planning, and daily routines.
• Provide small group and circle time instruction to assigned children.
• Assist in implementing the Project Construct Curriculum with the children and their parents.
• Assist in preparing crafts, art, sensory materials and snacks for children.
• Work cooperatively with parents and other classroom volunteers.
• Accompany teachers on home visits and assist in establishing support with families.
• Participate on program planning committees, and parent involvement activities.
• Attend orientation and in-service training sessions and serve as group leader when needed.
• Plan individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills.
• Instruct children in practice of personal cleanliness and self-care.
• Alternate periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest and light activity.
• Help children develop habits of caring for own clothing and putting away toys and books.
• Perform Administrative Case Management duties for health resources under Medicaid.

Skills

Working with children

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Education

Missouri substitute teacher certification

Knowledge of the Project Construct Curriculum

Course work in childhood education

Job description

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional to support teachers and foster development in elementary students. The role emphasizes teamwork, small-group instruction, and helping families access resources.

The position is part-time (24 hours/week), with work hours 7:30am–11:30am and a 205-day in-person schedule. Health and dental insurance are provided by KCPS.