Special Education Paraprofessional - Tier 1, Antioch Middle School

Special Education Paraprofessional
- Tier 1, Antioch Middle School

North Kansas City Schools ANTIOCH MIDDLE
- Gladstone, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job : 5820051

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Paraprofessional
- Special Education Tier 1

The job of Paraprofessional
- Special Education Tier 1 is done for the purpose/s of assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in the classroom; assisting students by modeling the skills necessary to perform assignments; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel.

• 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.