Special Education Paraprofessional — Team Collaboration

KCMO; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional for Special Education to support instruction and student growth in a collaborative classroom setting. The role involves team planning, providing instruction, and helping implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for children with special needs.

The position requires meeting one of several qualifications, including college credits or an associate degree, appropriate Missouri assessments, and completion of substitute training.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the listed qualifications for instructional paraprofessional roles.
• Sixty college credit hours or an Associate's degree or higher are acceptable.
• Missouri ParaPro or Paraprofessional assessments must be passed (dates specified).
• Completion of Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers in team teaching, planning and daily routines.
• Provide group instruction to assigned children.
• Assist in implementing and communicating the curriculum with children and parents.

Skills

ASL skills

Education

Sixty (60) college credit hours

Associate's degree or higher

Missouri ParaPro Assessment passing score

Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score

Completed Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program

Job description

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional for Special Education to support instruction and student growth in a collaborative classroom setting. The role involves team planning, providing instruction, and helping implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for children with special needs.

The position requires meeting one of several qualifications, including college credits or an associate degree, appropriate Missouri assessments, and completion of substitute training.