Classroom Assistant | Kansas City, Missouri

Take on a meaningful role supporting students as an Instructional Assistant in a specialized educational setting near Kansas City. We're seeking two dedicated professionals to work with high-needs caseloads requiring expert knowledge and a compassionate approach. One position centers on students with severe behavioral challenges, while the other involves deeply involved care for medically fragile students. Your skills, training, and commitment will make a significant difference every day.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Minimum of 1.5 years’ experience in classroom environments handling behaviors, autism, or medically fragile students
• Confidence in managing severe caseloads and adapting to challenging, fast-paced situations
• For the medically fragile position: direct experience with medically fragile children; familiarity with Hoyer lifts is a plus, but not required
• Proven ability to remain resilient, empathetic, and engaged when faced with complex student needs
• Solid communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work alongside educators and support teams

Role Responsibilities:

• Support instructional strategies tailored to each student’s unique educational and care needs
• Foster engagement, motivation, and progress in students with behavioral or medical challenges
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and adaptive equipment use (such as Hoyer lifts, where required)
• Implement individualized intervention strategies under teacher or therapist direction
• Collaborate closely with faculty and therapists to meet student goals and document progress

This contract role places you at the heart of student growth and development, providing invaluable support to those who need it most. Your expertise will be valued and your impact immediately apparent within a nurturing school environment.

Ready to take on this rewarding challenge? Help change lives—submit your application today to be considered for one of these specialized Instructional Assistant positions.