Impactful High School Special Needs Assistant

Park Hill; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Hill High School is seeking a 2026-2027 Specialized Teacher Assistant for a 9-month position. The role involves supporting instructional activities, assisting with IEPs, and ensuring student safety in and out of the classroom.

The candidate must hold a Missouri Substitute Certificate and meet education requirements: 36 college credit hours or 20 hours Frontline plus a high school diploma. A retention bonus of $1.00 per hour worked will be paid mid-year, with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Missouri Substitute Certificate required.
• 36 college credit hours or 20 hours Frontline training plus a high school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Adapt activities to support classroom objectives under supervision.
• Administer tests and make-up work to support student goals.
• Provide basic first aid and health-related assistance as instructed.
• Assist with behavioral interventions to maintain a safe classroom.
• Attend meetings and communicate progress to staff.
• Escort students to buses and supervise in various settings.
• Record daily logs of behaviors and academic prompts.

Skills

Classroom support

Behavior management

First aid

IEP knowledge

Record keeping

Communication

Student safety

Education

36 college credit hours

Frontline training

High school diploma

Job description

Park Hill High School is seeking a 2026-2027 Specialized Teacher Assistant for a 9-month position. The role involves supporting instructional activities, assisting with IEPs, and ensuring student safety in and out of the classroom.

The candidate must hold a Missouri Substitute Certificate and meet education requirements: 36 college credit hours or 20 hours Frontline plus a high school diploma. A retention bonus of $1.00 per hour worked will be paid mid-year, with other duties as assigned.