Paraprofessional ~ Resources

Applitrack; Kearney (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking an Instructional Assistant at Kearney Junior High School in Missouri to support students in accessing district programs. This role involves assisting with personal care, small-group instruction, material preparation, and collaboration with certificated staff to meet student needs.

Qualifications include an associate degree or 60 hours of college coursework, or Paraprofessional Praxis, plus strong communication and confidentiality skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 hours of college coursework, or completion of Para Praxis Pro Exam.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple written and oral instructions.
• Write short correspondence and communicate one-on-one or in small groups.
• Commitment to maintaining student confidentiality and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce student learning and performance expectations set by certificated staff.
• Provide one-on-one or small group instruction under supervision.
• Assist students with personal care needs as directed.
• Prepare and organize materials to support teaching and learning.
• Assist with behavior management and data collection as directed.
• Support accommodations during state and district assessments.

Education

Associate Degree or 60 hours of higher education; or Para Praxis Pro Exam

Job description

• Date Posted:
  10/6/2026
• Location:
  Kearney Junior High School

Department: Instruction

Reports to: Principals and Director of Special Education

Classification: Non-exempt

Summary

An Instructional Assistant provides support services to students necessary for the student to access the district’s facilities and programs. These services may include ambulatory, eating and toileting assistance.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reinforce student learning and performance expectations established by certificated staff members.
• Demonstrate commitment to assisting learners in achieving their highest potential.
• Circulate and provide assistance to all students, with priority given to students with an IEP.
• Provide one-on-one or small group instruction, under the direction of a certificated staff member.
• Provide personal care assistance to students, such as toileting, feeding, hand washing, teeth brushing, etc. (as needed and as directed).
• Complete assigned supervision roles of the general student population.
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with students and staff.
• Prepare and organize materials to support teaching and learning and enhance the physical environment, as directed.
• Use strategies as directed to increase the individual student’s independence and confidence.
• Participate as directed in meetings, conferences, and discussions, as a member of the educational team; providing input on the present functioning and needs of the students.
• Engage in activities to increase one’s educational knowledge and skills and to enhance professional growth, as directed by the administrator.
• Demonstrate a positive regard for the distinctions between roles and responsibilities of an instructional assistant and those of certified staff members.
• Assist in evaluating and adapting instructional strategies and materials as directed.
• Assist with the implementation of accommodations through the administration of state and district-wide assessment, as appropriate.
• Assist professionals with classroom and behavior management strategies, as directed.
• Assist in collecting and providing objective, accurate information to professionals, such as data regarding student behavior, performance, attitude, effort, etc.
• Perform responsibilities as directed in a manner consistent with law and policies, to include maintaining student confidentiality.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the diversity of students and families.
• Must use universal precautions and assist in maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment.
• Other duties as assigned by the administrator.

Supervisory Duties

None

Qualifications

Education/Experience
Associate Degree or 60 hours of higher education; or successful completion of Para Praxis Pro Exam

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

List all certifications, licenses and registrations the employee must have.

Skills and Abilities

This area will vary greatly depending on the position.

Language

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Read and comprehend simple written and oral instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Write short correspondence.
• Communicate one on one and in small groups.

Reasoning

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Occasionally solve problems involving concrete variables within standardized situations.

Technology

Basic computer skills, including word processing, data entry, email and TimeClock.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Is frequently required to stand, stoop, bend and kneel
• May have to use therapeutic restraint
• Will regularly lift students
• Must have both close and distance vision

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions and Environment

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising recess.

Postings current as of 10/7/2026 11:40:20 PM CST.

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