Resource Aide (SPE - 4 hrs)

Lees Summit R-7 School District; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Lees Summit R-7 School District in Kansas City, Missouri, seeks a Resource Aide for the 2026-27 school year. This 4-hour-per-day role supports safety and welfare during non-classroom activities and reports to the Principal.

The position runs 171 days annually and aligns with the district’s instructional objectives. The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be capable of managing records, and support diverse students.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in playground maintenance to provide a safe environment.
• Communicates safety policies to students, staff and visitors.
• Intervenes in conflicts and emergencies to reduce disruptions.
• Maintains files and records for reference and audits.
• Monitors student behavior to ensure safety and learning environment.
• Participates in meetings, trainings, and workshops as needed.
• Prepares incident reports and activity logs for documentation.
• Provides copying and materials for teachers and staff.
• Provides coverage for other classified staff to ensure service continuity.
• Refer incidents to site personnel for follow-up per guidelines.

Skills

Safety procedures

Recordkeeping

Communication

Student supervision

Diversity collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Job description

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Resource Aide (SPE - 4 hrs)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5957714

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

2026-27 School Year

171 days/year

4 hours/day

Purpose Statement

The job of Resource Aide was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibilities for ensuring the safety and welfare of students during non-classroom activities; minimizing the frequency and/or severity of harmful incidents; and communicating observations and/or incidents that have a potential impact on the general well being of students, school personnel, and/or visitors.

This job reports to Principal.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the maintenance of playground areas (e.g. raking wood chips, checking playground equipment and picking up trash, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe environment.

• Communicates safety and security policies and enforcement procedures to students, staff and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of such information and the potential consequences of violation.

• Intervenes in potential conflicts and emergency situations for the purpose of minimizing disruptions of campus activities and/or injury to involved parties.

• Maintains a variety of files and records (e.g. schedules, guidelines, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information for future reference and/or audit for compliance to established policies.

• Monitors student behavior during and between assigned periods (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, library, cafeteria, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student compliance with established guidelines, maintaining a safe and positive learning environment, and secure facility.

• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.

• Prepares written materials (e.g. incident reports, activity logs, copier count report, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.

• Processes requests for copies and copies materials for teachers and staff throughout the school site for the purpose of assisting in the overall educational program.

• Provides coverage for other classified staff members as needed for the purpose of providing a smooth level of service to students and staff.

• Refers incidents including personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, rule violations, etc. to appropriate site personnel for the purpose of ensuring follow-up in accordance with administrative, site security and student safety guidelines.

• Responds to a variety of situations (e.g. accidents, injuries, vandalism, suspicious activities, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking the appropriate action to resolve immediate safety and/or security concerns.

• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources regarding campus security issues for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or referral for addressing inquiry.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single 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; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; child guidance practices; basic subjects taught in District schools; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data, and utilize job-related equipment. Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data may require independent interpretation, and problem-solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; learning methods; supervising and disciplining students according to approved policies and procedures; modeling appropriate social skills; writing observations and documenting student behavior; understanding and following oral and written directions; communicating effectively orally and in writing with and children and adults.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising 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 have some impact on 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; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 60% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and in a generally hazard-free environment.

Experience

Job-related experience is desired.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency

None Specified

Required Testing

None Specified

Continuing Educ. / Training

CPR and First Aid Certification

Certificates & Licenses

None Specified

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status

Non Exempt

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15 to $20.57 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dawn Harrison , Human Resources Specialist


• 301 NE TUDOR RD


• LEES SUMMIT , Missouri 64086


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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