Instructional Paraprofessional- Success Academy Knotts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

KCPS Pension Plan

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional for the Knotts location in Kansas City, Missouri. The role supports teachers by providing instruction to small groups, coordinating activities, and assisting with curriculum implementation.

Starting pay is $17.25 per hour, with a 7-hour workday, 5 days per week, 205 days per year. Benefits include health and dental insurance and a pension plan. Kansas City Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 60 college hours with a 2.5 GPA or higher.
• Missouri state substitute teacher certification required.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers in team teaching and planning.
• Provide small group and circle time instruction to children.
• Assist in implementing Project Construct Curriculum with children and parents.
• Prepare crafts, art, sensory materials and snacks.
• Support families and volunteers; participate in parent involvement activities.
• Attend orientation and in-service training sessions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Education

60 college hours

Missouri substitute teacher certification

Job description

Instructional Paraprofessional- Success Academy Knotts

Kansas City School District - KCMO 4760 - Success Academy - Knotts - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5939181

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Instructional Paraprofessional

Job Title: Instructional Paraprofessional

Job Title Code: 00335

Salary Grade:Z03 – Z05 (start at $17.25 see Paraprofessional salary schedule for further info)

Reports To: Building Administrator

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

PURPOSE OF JOB: To work with classroom teachers to effectively plan, coordinate and carry out child development activities. Work with teacher to instruct children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for elementary school by performing the following duties.

What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

Other duties may be assigned.

• Work with teachers in team teaching, team planning, and daily routines.
• Provide small group and circle time instruction to assigned children.
• Understand, support and be able to assist in implementing and communicating the Project Construct Curriculum with the children and their parents.
• Assist in preparing of crafts, art, sensory materials and snacks for children.
• Work cooperatively with parents and other classroom volunteers.
• Accompany teacher 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 such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment.
• Instruct children in practice of personal cleanliness and self-care.
• Alternate periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest and light activity to avoid over-stimulation and fatigue of students.
• Help children develop habits of caring for own clothing and picking up and putting away toys and books
• Perform any Administrative Case Management duties, which serve to inform students and their families how to effectively access, use and maintain participation in all health resources under the Federal Medicaid program.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:None

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Qualifications)

60 college hours with a grade point average of at least 2.5

• Missouri state substitute teacher certification

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of the Project Construction Curriculum
• Skills in working with children and their parents
• Desire to work with elementary grade children

In Order to #LevelUp in This Role, You'll Need: (Preferred Qualifications)

• Three (3) years successful experience working with elementary school children and their parents
• Course work in childhood education

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: 7 hours per day; 5 days/week; 205 days

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided.

KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.25 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Board of Education - Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]