2026-27 Paraprofessional, Chapel Hill Elementary School

North Kansas City Schools•Gladstone, MO

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional supports the instructional program within an assigned classroom, focusing on working with individual and/or small groups of students. This role also provides clerical support to teachers and staff. The position is for the 2026-27 school year at Chapel Hill Elementary School.

Requirements

Knowledge of concepts of grammar and punctuation.
Knowledge of stages of child development and learning styles.
Knowledge of age appropriate activities.
Skills in operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications.
Skills in preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Ability to schedule activities.
Ability to collate data.
Ability to use basic, job-related equipment.
Flexibility to work with others.
Flexibility to work with data utilizing defined but different processes.
Flexibility to operate equipment using standardized methods.
Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals.
Ability to work with a variety of data.
Ability to utilize a variety of job-related equipment.
Problem solving skills to identify issues and create action plans.
Ability to communicate with diverse groups.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to set priorities.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work with constant interruptions.
High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of thirty-six hours from an accredited college or university; or certificate of completion from approved Missouri 20-hour Online Substitute Training Program; or pass the Paraprofessional test in the State of Missouri.
CPR/First Aid Certificate
Substitute Certificate
Criminal Background Clearance

Nice To Haves

A valid Missouri Teaching Certificate
Sixty college hours
Job related experience is desired

Responsibilities

Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
Administers classroom assignments, tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
Assists other areas as needed (e.g. office, counselor, library, recess, lunch, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of assigned area.
Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. read stories, listen to students read, providing writing assistance, reinforce English lessons, provide spelling practice, facilitate activities, computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
Communicates with teachers for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing objectives.
Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; providing a safe learning environment; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Participates in meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
Performs routine clerical duties for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Serves as chief source of information for substitute teacher or as the substitute teacher for the purpose of implementing defined course of study left by the teacher.
Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies.
Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g. building support, recess and lunch clerk, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of instructional support.