Classroom Assistant | Kansas City, Missouri

Discover a rewarding contract opportunity providing meaningful support to students in special education settings within a school community near Kansas City, MO. In this role, you'll play a vital part in helping K-12 students—primarily those in elementary programs—reach their fullest potential as an Instructional Assistant (Paraprofessional) with a focus on special education classrooms. This position requires 35 hours per week and calls for hands-on dedication to each student's individual needs.

To thrive in this environment, applicants should bring:

• Valid sub certification or ParaPro/Paraprofessional Assessment completion as per Missouri guidelines
• Experience supporting children with disabilities in school or related settings
• Strong behavioral management skills, including de-escalation and intervention for aggression or elopement
• Physical ability to remain mobile throughout the classroom and assist with students’ physical management
• Comfort with toileting, lifting, feeding, and supporting student mobility when required
• Medical background or experience is a plus for certain programs
• Bonus for candidates with Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credentials
• Ability to foster foundational academics, job readiness, and life skills in smaller groups or 1:1 situations
• Willingness to assist in both specialized and general education settings as needed

Key responsibilities span supporting elementary social/emotional learning programs (self-contained K-5), all-special education K-8 settings, or high school functional skills-focused classrooms. Tasks include academic support, behavioral management, mobility and daily living assistance, and implementation of individualized education plans. Flexibility to work in both general and special education environments is essential.

If you are committed to empowering students with unique learning needs and are eager to make a daily difference, apply now to bring your expertise and compassion to an impactful school setting. Your next fulfilling contract is waiting!