Paraprofessional Specialist - GBECC - Legacy Park
Listed on 2026-05-26
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Child Development/Support
Lees Summit R-7 School District GREAT BEG/ECC/LEGACY - Lees Summit, Missouri Open in Google Maps
Paraprofessional Specialist - GBECC - Legacy ParkLees Summit R-7 School District GREAT BEG/ECC/LEGACY - Lees Summit, Missouri Open in Google Maps
This job is also posted in Lees Summit R-7 School District
Job DetailsJob : 5734403
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026
Job Description2026-27 School Year
145 days/yr
8 hours/day
Position located at Great Beginnings - Legacy Park
Monday
-Thursday 8:20 a.m.
-4:20 p.m. and the first Friday each month 8:20 a.m.
-4:20 p.m.
Must have 60 college credit hours, pass the Paraprofessional test in the State of MO, or Missouri 20-hour Online Substitute Training Program
Purpose StatementThe job of Paraprofessional Specialist was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within the assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with at‑risk students one‑on‑one; following educational and specific behavioral plans; documenting students' daily activities, and modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with student and staff.
This job reports to building 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.
- Communicates with teacher/s and a variety of health care professionals (e.g. Speech Therapist, PTs, COTAs, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
- Documents student's daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student's hourly activities.
- Implements instruction in Life Skills under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of presenting and reinforcing learning concepts.
- Implents under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
- Maintains manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
- Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Monitors student's daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, toileting, medication, appetite, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
- Provides instruction to students, under the 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.
- Remains with a student at all times for the purpose of providing for the safety of the student, removing students when necessary and de‑escalating situations outside the classroom.
- Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
Minimum Qualifications
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 job include: adhering to safety practices; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
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 analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge‑based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age‑appropriate activities when working with high‑risk youth; and…
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