Lees Summit Substitute Paraprofessional

Lees Summit Substitute Paraprofessional

Make a difference one school day at a time as a substitute Teacher's Aide (Paraprofessional). This is a great opportunity to be a mentor and help students become the best versions of themselves. Substitute Teacher's Aide (Paraprofessionals) are essential to helping students learn and grow every day.

Why become a substitute Teacher's Aide (Paraprofessional)?

• Help teachers increase valuable instruction time by working with students and helping them keep pace with their peers.
• Help students improve social skills.
• Feel good about the work you do in your own community.
• Earn steady income through a variety of short- and long-term substitute positions available.
• Enjoy work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide classroom assistance to the district/schoolteacher, supporting the needs of general education or special needs students. This may include:
• Implementing educational programs, activities, and services with students of varying ages
• Classroom management and learning environment support
• Reinforcing learning concepts presented through lesson plans—individually or in small groups
• Grading homework and tests (computing/tabulating results) using answer sheets or other methods the school employs
• Ensure adequate supervision of students and classroom environment to assure health, welfare, and safety of students, including:
• Ensuring students are never left unattended in the classroom
• Maintaining/assisting in maintaining classroom control that fosters a safe, positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with Kelly and school district policies and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Reporting student injury, accidents, illness, and discipline problems to Kelly supervisor and district/school personnel immediately
• Reporting all personal injury or school property theft to Kelly supervisor and district/school personnel immediately
• Supervising students in out-of-classroom settings (e.g., assemblies, lunchroom) as directed and supervised by an authorized school district employee (e.g., school principal)
• Assist students in transition to and from classrooms, as needed
• Understand, address, and be sensitive to the needs of each student, recognizing differences in their abilities and cognitive levels

Minimum requirements:

• High School Diploma/Equivalent
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with school district staff
• Ability to positively relate to a younger generation of students
• Ability to withstand frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting up to 25 lbs.; other physical activities may be required

Perks you'll enjoy as a substitute paraprofessional:

• Free online classroom management training to help you become a capable, confident classroom assistant
• Free ongoing professional development to keep your skills sharp
• Paid orientation on district policies and procedures so you understand the culture and requirements of the school district
• Weekly pay
• Kelly-sponsored Affordable Care Act healthcare coverage, for eligible employees
• Group insurance options*
• Ability to create a work schedule that works for you
• Ability to select your preferred school locations