Instructional Aide in Kansas City, MO

Blazerjobs; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BlazerJobs, Inc. is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support students in a middle school functional skills classroom near Kansas City, MO.

This contract role emphasizes patient, inclusive support for students with disabilities and collaboration with the teaching team. You will assist with implementing IEPs, promote engagement and independence, and help with transitions and classroom activities in a respectful, safe environment.

Qualifications

• Previous paraprofessional or support capacity experience with children with disabilities.
• Knowledge of educational strategies for students needing additional assistance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a classroom team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Dedication to patient, compassionate support for middle school students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead classroom teacher in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Work directly with students to promote engagement, skill-building, and independence.
• Support students' participation in classroom activities and transitions between settings.
• Provide positive reinforcement, structure, and behavioral support appropriate to each student's needs.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment at all times.

Skills

Paraprofessional

IEP collaboration

Student support

Team collaboration

Job description

Work as an Instructional Assistant supporting students in a functional skills classroom for middle school grades 6-8. This position is a contract opportunity positioned near Kansas City, MO, providing valuable assistance to students with disabilities in a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.

Qualifications and Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience working as a paraprofessional or in a support capacity with children with disabilities.
• Knowledge of educational strategies for students who require additional assistance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a classroom team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Dedication to providing patient, compassionate support to middle school-age students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the lead classroom teacher in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Work directly with students to promote engagement, skill-building, and independence.
• Support students participation in classroom activities as well as transitions between settings.
• Provide positive reinforcement, structure, and behavioral support appropriate to each students needs.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment at all times.

In this role, your background as a paraprofessional or experience supporting children with disabilities will allow you to make a difference every day. You will play a vital role in nurturing students growth and enabling their success in a functional skills classroom.

If you are passionate about supporting students with diverse abilities and are ready to contribute to a dynamic educational environment, consider this impactful opportunity.