2026-2027 Special Education Paraprofessional - Tier 1, Antioch Middle School

North Kansas City Schools•Gladstone, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Paraprofessional - Tier 1 is responsible for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in the classroom. This role involves supporting students by modeling necessary skills, assisting in the implementation of instructional plans, monitoring student behavior, and providing essential information to school personnel. The paraprofessional will adapt classroom activities, administer assignments, and communicate with teachers and agencies to support student progress and reinforce learning concepts.

Requirements

Knowledge of concepts of grammar and punctuation.
Knowledge of age appropriate activities.
Knowledge of health and safety standards.
Ability to adhere to safety practices.
Ability to operate standard office equipment including computers and pertinent software applications.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
Ability to schedule activities.
Ability to gather and/or 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 adapt to changing work priorities.
Ability to communicate with diverse groups.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of thirty-sixty college hours from an accredited college or university is required, pass the Paraprofessional test in the State of Missouri or Missouri 20-hour Online Substitute Training Program.

Nice To Haves

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

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 tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
Communicates with teachers and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
Evaluates students during the course of the school day for the purpose of taking action and/or providing referral for resolution to teacher.
Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs, and lesson plans (e.g. reading, math, language, comprehension, writing, computer, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
Maintains 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. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, library, drills, field trips, assemblies, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining 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, as needed, or assigned, (e.g. attendance, grading, data collection record keeping, etc.) for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
Prepares, under the supervision of assigned teacher, research-based lessons appropriate for individuals or small groups, as needed or assigned, for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of deficits.
Promotes good study, social, and emotional habits for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes.
Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of one-on-one and group settings (e.g. reading, math, spelling, self-esteem, behavioral skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of student deficiencies and ensuring student's success.
Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and instructional techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate instructional approach for students.
Responds to behavioral situations in and out of the classroom for the purpose of providing appropriate interventions and/or refering to appropriate 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.
Responds to inquiries for the purpose of solving problems, providing information, and/or referral.
Responds to student crisis situations for the purpose of de-escalating students an complying with BIPs.
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.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of instructional support.