Teacher's Aide - Lees Summit, Missouri

Make a meaningful impact supporting students who need you most as an instructional assistant in a special education environment. In this contract role, you’ll work directly with children and young adults with severe disabilities and medical needs. This is an opportunity to use your expertise in a supportive, specialized school community.

Your experience with medically fragile students and familiarity with behavior intervention plans will be critical, as you help foster a safe, nurturing, and effective learning environment. You’ll join a close-knit team dedicated to helping students grow, adapt, and achieve their fullest potential every day.

Qualifications & Desired Experience:

• Previous paraprofessional or instructional assistant experience in a special education setting
• Background working with students with severe disabilities (K-21 years old)
• Understanding of medical fragility and managing daily care needs
• Experience with behavior support plans and adaptive strategies
• Hoyer lift knowledge is a plus, but not mandatory
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
• Compassion, patience, and commitment to supporting diverse learners

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on support for students’ learning, mobility, personal care, and social development
• Collaborate with educators and therapists to implement behavior intervention plans
• Assist with adaptive equipment and classroom modifications
• Monitor and address students’ medical and safety needs throughout the day
• Encourage engagement, independence, and positive peer interactions
• Maintain detailed documentation and communicate regularly with the instructional team

Working in this specialized environment will allow you to use your skills to make a real difference for remarkable students. Take the next step in your career by applying today—imagine the positive impact you can have every day!