Part-Time Instructional Paraeducator: Support Kids' Growth

Young World Physical Education; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a Part-Time Instructional Paraprofessional for the Middle College program in Kansas City, Missouri. The role supports classroom teachers, provides small group instruction, and helps implement the curriculum with children and their families.

Working hours are 7:30am-11:30am, five days a week, for 205 days per year. The position offers health and dental insurance benefits and KCPS pension participation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers in team teaching, team planning, and daily routines.
• Provide small group and circle time instruction to assigned children.
• Understand, support and implement the Project Construct Curriculum with children and parents.
• Assist in preparing crafts, art, sensory materials and snacks for children.
• Work cooperatively with parents and other classroom volunteers.
• Accompany teachers 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 and serve as group leader when needed.
• Plan activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills.
• Instruct children in personal cleanliness and self-care.
• Alternate periods of strenuous activity with rest to avoid fatigue.
• Help children develop habits of caring for own clothing and picking up toys.
• Perform Administrative Case Management duties to inform families about health resources under Medicaid.

Skills

Skills in working with children and to

Education

60 college hours with GPA 2.5

Missouri state substitute teacher certification

Job description

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a Part-Time Instructional Paraprofessional for the Middle College program in Kansas City, Missouri. The role supports classroom teachers, provides small group instruction, and helps implement the curriculum with children and their families.

Working hours are 7:30am-11:30am, five days a week, for 205 days per year. The position offers health and dental insurance benefits and KCPS pension participation.