Elementary Paraprofessional

Job in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, 64101, USA

Listing for: Piper USD 203

Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-10-08

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant, Elementary School

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15.6 USD Hourly USD 15.60 HOUR

Position: Elementary Paraprofessional (2025-2026)

Piper Creek Elementary has an opening for aspecial education paraprofessional for the school year. Starting wage: $15.60/hour with increases based on education and experience.

The position is open until filled.

Qualifications:

High school graduate

Experience in working with young people

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Job Goal:

To provide instructional services under the supervision of licensed or certified special education professionals in an accredited or approved special education program.

Essential Job Functions:

Provides essential supervisory, monitoring, and ensures student safety

Performs errands as tasks as instructed as needed

Under supervision, works directly with students in various capacities as dictated by the student's IEP

Establishes a supportive relationship with students, staff, and parents

Student data collection and record-keeping, such as maintaining observational and anecdotal records

Assisting the special teacher with paperwork related to support provided to students with exceptionalities for whom the para educator is responsible

Assist with physical needs of students as directed.

Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.

Upholds the highest confidential and professional standards in all forms of communication, daily job functions, interactions with staff, students and parents

Must be able to assist, lift, accommodate students in wheel chairs, walkers, and/or assist in other motor skill activities as necessary.

Assist with personal care needs of students as necessary.

Complies with all district policies, rules, and regulations.

This is an hourly position. 7.5 hours per day. Full single health insurance paid.

EOE