Empowering Secondary SPED Paraprofessional

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a Secondary Special Education Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers, assist in implementing the curriculum, and help students develop social, physical, and intellectual skills for graduation. The role requires collaboration with families and participation in planning committees.

The position is based in the Exceptional Education (SPED) department, with responsibilities including daily living skills, IEP-aligned activities, and short-term coverage as

Qualifications

• 60 college credit hours or higher required.
• Associate's degree or higher preferred.
• Missouri ParaPro/Paraprofessional assessments required depending on date.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers in team teaching, team planning, and daily routines.
• Provide group instruction to assigned children.
• Implement individual and group activities aligned to IEPs.
• Prepare and set up daily materials for classes.
• Collaborate with parents, volunteers, and staff.
• Attend orientation and professional development sessions.
• Implement use of technology to enhance student achievement.
• Use ASL skills for DHH assignments.

Skills

Team teaching

Team planning

Daily routines

Education

60 college credit hours

Associate's degree or higher

Missouri ParaPro Assessment (pre-2013)

Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment (2013+)

Missouri 20-hour substitute training

Job description

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a Secondary Special Education Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers, assist in implementing the curriculum, and help students develop social, physical, and intellectual skills for graduation. The role requires collaboration with families and participation in planning committees.

The position is based in the Exceptional Education (SPED) department, with responsibilities including daily living skills, IEP-aligned activities, and short-term coverage as