Part Time Instructional Paraprofessional- Middle College

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

Part Time Instructional Paraprofessional- Middle College

Kansas City School District - KCMO Middle College - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5885076

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Instructional Paraprofessional

Job Title: Instructional Paraprofessional

Job Title Code: 00335

Salary Grade: Z03 – Z05 starting at $18.11

Reports To: Building Administrator

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

PURPOSE OF JOB : To work with classroom teachers to effectively plan, coordinate and carry out child development activities. Work with teachers to instruct children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for elementary school by performing the following duties.

What You\'ll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

Other duties may be assigned.

• Work with teachers in team teaching, team planning, and daily routines.
• Provide small group and circle time instruction to assigned children.
• Understand, support and be able to assist in implementing and communicating the Project Construct Curriculum with the children and their 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 sessions and serve as group leader when needed.
• Plan individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment.
• Instruct children in practice of personal cleanliness and self-care.
• Alternate periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest and light activity to avoid over-stimulation and fatigue of students.
• Help children develop habits of caring for own clothing and picking up and putting away toys and books
• Perform any Administrative Case Management duties, which serve to inform students and their families how to effectively access, use and maintain participation in all health resources under the Federal Medicaid program.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

To Be Successful at This Job, You\'ll Need To: (Qualifications)

• 60 college hours with a grade point average of at least 2.5
• Missouri state substitute teacher certification

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

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

In Order to #LevelUp in This Role, You\'ll Need: (Preferred Qualifications)

• Three (3) years successful experience working with elementary school children and their parents
• Course work in childhood education

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: In person; 5 days/week; 205 days; 24 hours per week

Work Hours: 7:30am-11:30am

• Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided.
• KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.11 to $33.05 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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