Paraprofessional Specialist - GBECC - Paradise Park

Paraprofessional Specialist – GBECC – Paradise Park

Lees Summit R‑7 School District, GREAT BEG/ECC/PAR PARK - Lees Summit, Missouri

Job : 5842507

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026

2026‑27 School Year

145 days per year, 8 hours per day

Position located at Great Beginnings – Paradise Park

Schedule:

Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm and the first Friday of each month 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

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

The job of Paraprofessional Specialist was established for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program within the assigned classroom, specifically working with at‑risk students one‑on‑one, following educational and behavioral plans, documenting students’ daily activities, and modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff.

This job reports to the building principal.

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher to support and reinforce classroom objectives.
• Communicates with teachers and health care professionals (e.g., Speech Therapist, PTs, COTAs) to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Documents students’ daily activities (e.g., behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times) for daily logs and hourly activities.
• Implements instruction in Life Skills under the direction of the classroom teacher to reinforce learning concepts.
• Implements behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions under teacher supervision.
• Maintains manual and electronic files and records for reference and mandated requirements.
• Models conversation, manners, clean‑up activities, listening, and everyday interactions to demonstrate appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Monitors students’ daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g., class schedule, toileting, medication, appetite) to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure 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) to implement IEP goals and adapt to mainstream classrooms.
• Remains with a student at all times to ensure safety, remove students when necessary, and de‑escalate situations outside the classroom.
• Responds to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns.

Skills: Adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge: Basic math (fractions, percents, ratios); reading manuals; writing documents; analyzing situations; age‑appropriate activities for high‑risk youth; grammar and punctuation.

Ability: Scheduling activities; gathering and collating data; using equipment; flexibility; teamwork; communication; confidentiality; problem‑solving; maintaining effective working relationships.

Work under direct supervision with standardized procedures; lead, guide, or coordinate others; operate within a defined budget; utilize resources from other work units; impact organizational services.

Physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling; some climbing, balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; fine finger dexterity. Job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, 40% standing. Minimal temperature variations.

Job‑related experience required.

Targeted job‑related education meeting the organization's prerequisites: 60 college credit hours, pass Paraprofessional test, or complete Missouri 20‑hour Online Substitute Training Program.

None Specified.

None Specified.

Valid driver’s license and evidence of insurability.

Criminal justice fingerprint/background clearance.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.42 to $26.05 per hour

Job categories:
Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA;
Support Staff >
Supervisory Aide.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Dawn Harrison, Human Resources Specialist
• 301 NE Tudor Rd
• Lees Summit, Missouri 64086
• Phone: 816‑986‑1092
• Email: