Paraprofessional Specialist - English Language Development (ELD) - District Wide (High School)

Lees Summit R-7 School District; Missouri; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lees Summit R-7 School District is seeking a Paraprofessional Specialist for the 2025-26 school year to support instructional programs in an assigned classroom, working one-on-one with at-risk students and assisting with IEP goals.

You will adapt activities, collect data, communicate with specialists, provide accommodations, and help maintain records, while modeling appropriate behaviors and collaborating with staff.

Qualifications

• Must have 60 college credit hours and pass MO paraprofessional test or Missouri 20-hour online substitute training.
• Ability to adapt classroom activities and materials under supervision.
• Experience with high-risk youth and implementing IEP objectives is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adapt activities and materials to support classroom objectives.
• Communicate with professionals to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP goals.
• Collect data on student performance and behavior to monitor growth and revise plans as needed.
• Provide accommodations and modifications to increase accessibility in general and special education settings.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate records; model appropriate social behavior.

Skills

Communication

Data collection

Behavior support

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

60 college credits

Paraprofessional Test / MO training

Job description

2025-26 School Year

171 days/yr

7.5 hrs/day

*Must have 60 college credit hours, pass the Paraprofessional test in the State of MO orMissouri 20-hour Online Substitute Training Program

Purpose Statement

The job of ParaprofessionalSpecialist was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within the assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with at-risk students one-on-one; following educational and specific behavioral plans; documenting students’ daily activities, and modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with student and staff.

This job reports to School Principal

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Communicates with a variety of professionals (e.g. Speech Therapist, PTs, COTAs, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Collects student and classroom data (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring student growth and possible IEP/BIP revisions and independently facilitate instruction and behavior supports or plans under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purposes of presenting, reinforcing and learning concepts.
• Provides necessary accommodations and modifications to increase accessibility in general education and special education environments.
• Remains current on educational practices through targeted professional development to support students who are significantly impacted by their disability.
• Maintains confidentiality of students’ information for the purpose of following adopted policies and guidelines.
• Maintains manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing a written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Models conversation, manners, clean‑up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Provides instruction to students, under the direction of the classroom teacher (e.g. math, science, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing IEP goals; assisting in adapting to mainstream classrooms/; and ensuring student's success.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of providing student safety, removing students when necessary and de‑escalating situations outside the classroom.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns through district approved procedures and techniques.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLSare required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill‑based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGEis required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge‑based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age‑appropriate activities when working with high‑risk youth; and concepts of grammar and punctuation.

ABILITYis required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use job‑related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data, and utilize a variety of job‑related equipment. Problem‑solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem‑solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines, and problem‑solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability‑based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job’s functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.

Experience

Job related experience is required.

Education

Targeted job‑related education that meets organization’s prerequisite requirements.

Must have 60 college credit hours, pass the Paraprofessional Test in the State of MO or Missouri 20-hour Online Substitute Training Program.

Required Testing

None Specified

Continuing Educ. / Training

None Specified

Certificates & Licenses

Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance