Paraprofessional

confidential; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Paraprofessional to provide direct instructional and behavioral support to middle school students with disabilities. You will work closely with special education staff to help students reach academic, social-emotional, and transition goals within an inclusive classroom.

Responsibilities include implementing IEPs, assisting with accommodations, and promoting classroom participation while maintaining confidentiality and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in educational settings preferred.
• Knowledge of special education practices and behavior support strategies.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional and behavioral support to middle school students with disabilities.
• Assist with implementing IEPs and individualized accommodations.
• Support students with organization, study skills, and classroom participation.
• Assist with supervision during transitions, lunch periods, and school functions.
• Support use of educational technology and instructional resources.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and related service providers to support student success.
• Assist with data collection and documentation required for student services.
• Maintain professional communication with students, colleagues, and families.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Job description

We are currently seeking a Paraprofessional to provides direct instructional and behavioral support to middle school students with disabilities. Working closely with special education teachers and support staff, this role helps students achieve academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and transition goals while promoting independence and engagement in the educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of IEPs and individualized accommodations for middle school students.
• Provide instructional assistance across both general education and special education settings.
• Assist students with organization, executive functioning, study skills, and classroom participation.
• Support behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and promote positive behavioral outcomes.
• Monitor academic performance, attendance, behavior, and progress toward IEP goals.
• Assist with supervision during transitions, lunch periods, community-based activities, and other school functions.
• Support the use of educational technology and instructional resources.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, social workers, and related service providers to support student success.
• Assist with data collection and documentation required for student services.
• Maintain professional communication with students, colleagues, and families.
• Participate in professional development activities and school improvement initiatives.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student records and information.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Passing score on a state-recognized paraprofessional assessment.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in educational settings preferred.
• Knowledge of special education practices and behavior support strategies.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary educational team.

Education

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.