Paraprofessional Specialist - Intensive

Paraprofessional Specialist
- Intensive (Miller Park)

Paraprofessional Specialist
- Intensive (Miller Park)

Lees Summit R-7 School District MILLER PARK - LEES SUMMIT , Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lees Summit R-7 School District

Job : 5897352
Final date to receive applications: Sep 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

2026-27 School Year

7.5 hours a day

171 days a year

* Must have 60 college credit hours, pass the Paraprofessional test in the State of MO or Missouri 20-hour Online Substitute Training Program

Purpose Statement

The job of Paraprofessional Specialist - Miller Park Center is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with at-risk students; following educational and specific behavioral plans; documenting students' daily activities; and modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with student and staff.

This job reports to School Principal.

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.
• Collects student and classroom data under the direction of the classroom teacher (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring student growth and possible IEP/BIP revisions, facilitating instruction, and reinforcing established learning concepts.
• Communicates with a variety of professionals (e.g. SLPs, PTs, COTAs, teachers, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements necessary accommodations and modifications for the purpose of increasing accessibility in general special education environments.
• Maintains manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Maintains ongoing targeted professional development for the purpose of remaining current on educational practices needed to support students in meeting District educational standards.
• Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of providing student safety, removing students when necessary, and de-escalating situations outside the classroom.
• Provides instruction to students, under direction of the classroom teacher (e.g. math, science, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing IEP goals; assisting in adapting to mainstream classroom/s; and ensuring students success.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Supports students as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of providing specific intensive behavioral supports.
• Utilizes District approved behavior management techniques (e.g. talking problems, through, teaching coping skills, providing physical support, etc.) for the purpose of assisting students to be able to fully participate their educational setting.

Marginal Functions
Performs other related duties for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the…