Valley Kids Before and After School Paraprofessional

TBD; Grain Valley (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Grain Valley R-5 School District is seeking a Paraprofessional for the Valley Kids before and after school program in Grain Valley, Missouri. The role supports special education students (K–5) with daily activities and supervision in a structured program.

Responsibilities include assisting with routines, mobility transfers, meals, and restroom tasks, along with data collection and collaboration with the Valley Kids Director.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 60 college hours or successful completion of the Paraprofessional exam.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education students with tasks in before/after school setting (K-5).
• Assist students with physical tasks (dressing, meals, transfers, restroom).
• Provide physical assistance including transfers and related tasks as needed.
• Become familiar with student strengths/challenges to provide appropriate support, including reviewing IEPs.
• Collect student-related data as directed.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Valley Kids Director.

Skills

Child care experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 college hours / Paraprofessional exam

Job description

Valley Kids Before and After School Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5650416
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is primarily responsible for the facilitation of full participation and success of special education students by providing appropriate physical and/or social support while at Valley Kids.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Appropriately assist special education students with tasks related to the before and after school setting, grades K-5.
• Assists students as needed with physical tasks, e.g. taking off/putting on outerwear,assisting with breakfast/snack, assisting with transferring students from area to area, using the restroom, etc.
• Provides physical assistance as needed; this can include but is not limited to: lifting students, assisting with or performing catheterization procedures, changing diapers, performing transfers, e.g. from wheel chair to desk chair.
• As needed, become familiar with the strengths and challenges of students in order to provide appropriate support. This includes familiarization with student IEPs.
• Collect student related data as directed.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Directorof Valley Kids.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 60 college hours or successful completion of the Paraprofessional exam
• Previous experience working with children is preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• 12 month position
• Split shift hours: 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM & 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
• Shifts may be longer or continuous to accommodate school schedules and inclement weather days
• Reports to Director of Valley Kids
• Non-exempt

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $16.02 to $20.82 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Crystal Frederick
• PO Box 304
• Grain Valley, Missouri 64029-9296
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]