Teacher Aide - Para Educator

Stpatrickkc; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local Catholic school in Missouri is seeking a paraprofessional educator for its inclusive education program. This position requires assisting students with instructional support, managing communication between teachers and parents, and implementing modified curriculum activities. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in teaching or childcare, along with a positive attitude and flexibility. All employees are also required to consent to a background check and complete training following hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required for this position.
• Experience in teaching, childcare, or as a teacher aid.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and patience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional support in the classroom.
• Bridge communication between teachers and parents.
• Implement modified curriculum as per student needs.
• Support students' social and emotional needs.

Skills

Teaching experience

Patience

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church & School

Description

Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic School in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, is seeking a paraprofessional educator for its inclusive education program for the 2026-2027 school year. A paraeducator’s primary role is to offer students an extra level of support and guidance inside and outside of the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional support: This includes working one‑on‑one with students, preparing classroom materials and other as needed. Implement activities planned by classroom teacher or inclusive education coordinator.
• Bridge communication between classroom teacher and student’s parents by providing a weekly progress report outlining assistance/modifications given for specific classes and subject area.
• Based on child’s SEP (Student Education Plan) and teacher directives, implement modified curriculum activities to meet individual learning goals.
• Provide for student’s social and emotional needs through respite activities and “brain breaks.”
• Maintain records of all activities planned and completed.
• Provide daily records to inclusive education coordinator.
• Attend and participate in professional learning activities as assigned.
• Complete other assigned tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Teaching, childcare, or teacher aid experience
• Patience, flexibility, positive attitude
• Familiarity with the Catholic understanding of ministry is an asset.

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check and sign and acknowledge the Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Code of Conduct prior to hire. Please view the EIM at www.kcsjcatholic.org . Completion of Protecting God’s Children training is required soon after hire.