Lead Paraprofessional & ABA Instruction Coach

Behavioral Health; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) + HSA

Paid time off

Sign-On Bonus $1000

OnDemand Pay

Job summary

Behavioral Health's Academy seeks a Lead Paraprofessional to supervise paraprofessional staff and ensure high-fidelity delivery of academic, behavioral, and therapeutic programming across classrooms. You will partner with Case Managers, teachers, clinicians, and operations leadership to align supports with IEPs, BIPs, and treatment plans.

This safety-sensitive position requires leadership presence, strong organization, and a calm, solution-focused approach in high-intensity therapeutic learning

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, behavioral science, or related field preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years experience as a paraprofessional in a special education or therapeutic school setting.
• Prior experience providing informal leadership, mentoring peers, or supporting classroom coordination strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily paraprofessional staffing assignments to ensure classroom coverage and student safety.
• Support consistent implementation of classroom routines, schedules, and transitions across settings.
• Serve as a first point of contact for staffing issues, coverage gaps, and urgent operational needs during the school day.
• Monitor adherence to visual schedules, reinforcement systems, and safety protocols.
• Administers medications and completes MAR documentation in accordance with training, physician orders, and BHA policy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Coaching

Problem-solving

Emotional resilience

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Behavioral Health's Academy seeks a Lead Paraprofessional to supervise paraprofessional staff and ensure high-fidelity delivery of academic, behavioral, and therapeutic programming across classrooms. You will partner with Case Managers, teachers, clinicians, and operations leadership to align supports with IEPs, BIPs, and treatment plans.

This safety-sensitive position requires leadership presence, strong organization, and a calm, solution-focused approach in high-intensity therapeutic learning