2026-27 ELL Paraprofessional, Greenway Elementary

North Kansas City Schools • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Paraprofessional-ELL supports the instructional program in an assigned classroom. The role assists with assessing students’ English language acquisition from their native language, administering tests, completing classroom clerical tasks, and helping school personnel communicate with non-English-speaking individuals. Under teacher supervision, the paraprofessional supports instruction and student learning in classroom and other school settings.

The position requires job-related experience and targeted job-related education that meets the organization’s prerequisite requirements. A substitute certificate is required, and the employee must maintain certificates and/or licenses. The role is non-exempt.

Requirements

• Job-related experience is required.
• Targeted job-related education that meets the organization’s prerequisite requirements.
• Substitute Certificate; certificates and/or licenses must be maintained.
• Knowledge of basic math, including calculations with fractions, percentages, and/or ratios.
• Ability to read manuals, write documents in prescribed formats, present information, and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of grammar and punctuation in English and a second language, and of age-appropriate activities.
• Ability to translate written documents, operate standard office equipment and pertinent software applications, and prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to schedule activities, gather or collate data, and use basic job-related equipment.
• Flexibility to work with others in varied circumstances, work with data using defined but different processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods.
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups, including people with limited English proficiency, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to identify issues and create action plans; data-related problem solving requires independent interpretation of guidelines, while equipment-related problem solving is limited to moderate.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity.
• Criminal background clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administer tests, homework assignments, make-up work, and other classroom activities to support teachers.
• Assist students individually or in groups, inside or outside the classroom, with lesson assignments; present or reinforce learning concepts and assess understanding in English.
• Implement instructional programs and lesson plans under the supervision of a teacher to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Monitor students individually or in groups in settings such as classrooms, playgrounds, field trips, libraries, lunchrooms, and bus loading or unloading areas to provide a safe, positive learning environment.
• Translate verbal and written communications as needed or assigned to help students, teachers, and parents communicate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed