Special Education Paraprofessional: Student Support Specialist

North Kansas City Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

North Kansas City Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional Tier 3 – Special Education to assist a teacher or team across the building. The role focuses on maintaining an organized, supportive environment and helping students access the instructional program with appropriate resources.

Essential duties include CPR/First Aid training, medication administration, student assistance with daily needs, safety protocols, and data tracking on student goals.

Qualifications

• A minimum of thirty-six college hours from an accredited college or university is required, pass the Paraprofessional test in Missouri or Missouri 20-hour Online Substitute Training Program, sixty college hours is preferred.
• A valid Missouri Teaching Certificate is preferred.
• Possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical attributes necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Becomes CPR certified and First Aid Training.
• Trains in Medication Administration including administration of EPI PEN.
• Assists Students with toileting and diapering.
• Assists Students with transferring and/or lifting of Student(s).
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of Chronic Health Conditions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical assessment education (knows when to call the nurse).
• Demonstrates knowledge of Diabetic Management Training
• Demonstrates knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment and follows all safety protocols.
• Demonstrates understanding of Student Needs (wheelchairs, assistive technology devices, etc.)
• Maintains up-to-date data on student goals and progress.
• Assists Students with minimal bathroom needs.
• Assists Students with minimal feeding needs.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Administers, scores, and records such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.

Skills

CPR certified

First Aid Training

Medication Administration

Education

Thirty-six college hours

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Sixty college hours preferred

Job description

North Kansas City Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional Tier 3 – Special Education to assist a teacher or team across the building. The role focuses on maintaining an organized, supportive environment and helping students access the instructional program with appropriate resources.

Essential duties include CPR/First Aid training, medication administration, student assistance with daily needs, safety protocols, and data tracking on student goals.