2026-27 Special Education Paraprofessional - Tier 4

North Kansas City Schools•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional - Special Education Tier 4 assists in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in regular or self-contained classrooms. This role involves administering medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional, relieving teachers of clerical tasks, assisting students with assignments, implementing instructional plans, monitoring student behavior, and providing information to school personnel. The paraprofessional adapts classroom activities, implements behavior plans, maintains instructional materials, and promotes good study, social, and emotional habits. They provide instruction under teacher supervision, respond to emergencies, and serve as a source of information or substitute teacher.

Requirements

Ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
Ability to read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
Ability to understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of instructional procedures and practices.
Knowledge of age-appropriate student activities.
Knowledge of chronic health conditions.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Knowledge of conflict resolution.
Knowledge of stages of child development/behavior.
Ability to adhere to safety practices.
Ability to operate standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
Ability to schedule activities.
Ability to gather and/or collate data.
Ability to use job-related equipment.
Flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances.
Flexibility to work with data utilizing defined but different processes.
Flexibility to operate equipment using a variety of 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.
Ability to identify issues and create action plans.
Ability to interpret data independently.
Ability to perform moderate problem solving with equipment.
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
Ability to communicate with diverse groups.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to implement Tier 3 Behavior Intervention Plans.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work with constant interruptions.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Medication Administration trained as needed.
CPR/First Aid Certificate.
MANDT trained.
Substitute Certificate.
Criminal Background Clearance.

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 immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding, colostomy bags, medication, diabetic management, transfer, navigating, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
Implements behavior plans, intensive teaching for the purpose of supporting students and staff in the classroom.
Maintains instructional materials, equipment, and technology and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; 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.
Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, field trips, assemblies, library, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Participate in meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
Participates in crisis response team (if assigned) for the purpose of ensuring response readiness.
Performs routine clerical duties (e.g. filing, typing, attendance, grading, bulletin board, etc.) for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
Promotes and models good study, social, and emotional habits for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes in the area of SEB.
Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, assistive technology, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.
Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, student development, 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.
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.