Special Education Paraprofessional: Classroom Support

Center School District; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Center School District in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional to assist in supervising, caring for, and instructing special needs students within regular classrooms, resource rooms, or self-contained settings.

The role involves implementing instructional plans, monitoring student behavior, assisting with assessments, and collaborating with teachers and staff to support each student's progress per IEP goals and PBS procedures. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with special education compliance standards and indicators.
• Familiarity with IEP, DRDP, SST and PBS processes.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to supervise and assist students with special needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing instructional plans and monitor behavior.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Apply understanding of student needs in classroom activities.
• Collaborate with staff to support student progress per IEP.
• Implement behavioral plans per IEP/PBS/SST teams.
• Supervise students during drills, meals, field trips and activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal/relational skills

Report and record keeping

Education

Certification in related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Center School District in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional to assist in supervising, caring for, and instructing special needs students within regular classrooms, resource rooms, or self-contained settings.

The role involves implementing instructional plans, monitoring student behavior, assisting with assessments, and collaborating with teachers and staff to support each student's progress per IEP goals and PBS procedures. A background check is required.