Paraprofessional -Quindaro
Listed on 2026-07-16
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School
Paraprofessional 1-Quindaro
Location: Quindaro, Kansas City, Kansas
Job Details: Job | Final date to receive applications:
June 30, 2026 | Posted:
June 17, 2026 | Starting Date:
Immediately
TITLE: Paraprofessional 1
LOCATION: Quindaro
The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students, with more than 60 languages spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the U.S. News rankings. With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas.
Our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees, including more than 1,800 teachers.
JOB GOAL: The job of Paraprofessional 1 is to provide support to the instructional program within the assigned classroom, assisting the Lead Teacher in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or a self‑contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non‑classroom time; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising/lead teacher to support students in a variety of school environments, including content area subjects.
- Administer tests, homework, make‑up work, etc., to support lead teachers in general education and special education classrooms.
- Assist medically fragile or physically disabled students in maintaining personal hygiene.
- Communicate with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and/or parents to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives under the direction of the lead teacher.
- Implement behavioral plans designed by the IEP team under the supervision of the assigned lead teacher, reinforcing learning concepts.
- Implement and adhere to lesson plans created by general education and special education teachers for the assigned students.
- Maintain instructional materials to ensure availability of items and meet mandated requirements.
- Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g., general education classrooms, special education classrooms, assemblies, job interviews, field trips) to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
- Provide instruction to students in individual and group activities, reinforcing instructional objectives, implementing IEP plans, and ensuring student success.
- Attend meetings and in‑service presentations (e.g., first aid, CPR, emergency procedures) to acquire or convey information related to job functions.
- Administer immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
- Complete 48 hours at an institution of higher education.
- Obtain an associate’s (or higher) degree.
Pass a State approved assessment. Approved assessments include Work Keys, Para Pro, or Para Educator. If a candidate does not have a State approved assessment, KCKPS will offer one credential assessment test to recommended candidates.
Job‑related experience is preferred.
COMMUNICATION/ORGANIZATION: Maintain communication with school personnel and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action that meets the educational needs of students. Utilize existing technology effectively in the performance of duties. Perform other related work as required.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization. Ability to interpret a variety of written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
LANGUAGE
SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general professional journals,…
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