Special Education Paraprofessional - Inspire & Support Students

Various Locations - Exceptional Education; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools in Kansas City, MO, seeks a 2026-2027 Paraprofessional for Special Education to assist teachers in planning and delivering instructional activities. This role supports social, physical, and intellectual growth to help students progress toward graduation.

The paraprofessional works with teachers in team settings, supports curriculum delivery, and communicates with parents. This position is full-time, with hours per day and the district’s benefits package.

Qualifications

• Sixth college credit hours or higher required.
• ParaPro or equivalent Missouri assessments may be required.
• Experience with special education students preferred.
• Ability to support classroom instruction and parent communication.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers in team teaching and planning.
• Provide group instruction to assigned children.
• Assist in implementing curriculum and communicating with families.
• Prepare and set up daily materials.
• Collaborate with parents, volunteers and staff.
• Participate in program planning and parent involvement activities.
• Attend PD sessions and support as group leader.
• Assist with IEP-driven activities and daily living skills.

Skills

ASL skills

Team collaboration

Parent communication

Instructional support

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Sixty college credit hours

Missouri ParaPro Assessment passing score

Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score

Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program

Job description

Kansas City Public Schools in Kansas City, MO, seeks a 2026-2027 Paraprofessional for Special Education to assist teachers in planning and delivering instructional activities. This role supports social, physical, and intellectual growth to help students progress toward graduation.

The paraprofessional works with teachers in team settings, supports curriculum delivery, and communicates with parents. This position is full-time, with hours per day and the district’s benefits package.