2026-27 Special Education Paraprofessional - Tier 2

2026-27 Special Education Paraprofessional
- Tier 2

North Kansas City Schools DISTRICT WIDE
- Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Kansas City Schools

Job : 5874744

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Paraprofessional
- Special Education Tier 2

Purpose Statement

The job of Paraprofessional
- Special Education Tier 2 is done for the purpose/s of assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting students by modeling the skills necessary to perform assignments; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; and providing information to appropriate school personnel

Essential Functions

• 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, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
• Evaluates students during the course of the school day for the purpose of taking action and/or providing referral for resolution.
• Maintains instructional materials, and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, library, field trips, assemblies, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participate in meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Performs routine clerical duties (e.g. filing, typing, attendance, grading, bulletin board, etc.) for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
• Prepares research-based lessons appropriate for individuals or small groups, as needed and/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 individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, assistive technology, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (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, as needed and/or assigned, (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 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.
• 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.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of instructional support.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures;

conflict resolution; mental health and emotional regulation; stages of child…