Passages Paraprofessional

North Kansas City Schools ADULT EDUCATION CENTER - Gladstone, Missouri Open in Google Maps

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Job ID:5182248

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Posted:May 21, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:Aug 12, 2025

To assist with a teacher, group of teachers, or throughout the building to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

PARAPROFESSIONAL TIER 3 – SPECIAL EDUCATION

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of thirty-six college hours from an accredited college or university is required, pass the Paraprofessional test in the State of Missouri or Missouri 20-hour Online Substitute Training Program, sixty college hours is preferred.
• A valid Missouri Teaching Certificate is preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

REPORTS TO:Building Principal, Executive Director – Pupil Services

Direct Supervisor: Special Education Classroom Teacher

JOB GOAL:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Becomes CPR certified and First Aid Training.
• Trains in Medication Administration including administration of EPI PEN.
• Assists Students with toileting and diapering.
• Assists Students with transferring and/or lifting of Student(s).
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of Chronic Health Conditions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical assessment education (knows when to call the nurse).
• Demonstrates knowledge of Diabetic Management Training
• Demonstrates knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment and follows all safety protocols.
• Demonstrates understanding of Student Needs (wheelchairs, assistive technology devices, etc.)
• MANDT Trained (as needed based on program)
• Assists Student(s) while they are experiencing a crisis.
• Assists Teacher(s) while they are working with a Student(s) in crisis.
• Assists Students in self-monitoring strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Assists Students with the navigating environment.
• Assists Students with assistive technology devices.
• Maintains up-to-date data on student goals and progress.
• Assists Students with minimal bathroom needs.
• Assists Students with minimal feeding needs.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Keeps bulletin board and other classroom learning displays up-to-date.
• Assists with such large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and story-telling.
• Assists students in the library or media center.
• Checks and records student attendance.
• Help students with the clothing necessary and appropriate.
• Assist with the supervision of students.
• Serve as a substitute for the teacher, as assigned or required, on an emergency basis.
• May be assigned routine clerical duties such as filing, typing, etc.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Adheres to good safety practices.
• Adheres to all district rules, regulations, and policies.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The individual who holds this position is regularly required to walk, hear and speak and must have close moderate, and distance vision ability. This individual must be able to travel between district facilities. The position requires a moderate amount of travel and physical activity.

CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:The work environment is consistent with the typical office/school environment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board of Education. Benefits according to Board policies.

FLSA:Non-Exempt

RETIREMENT:Public Education Employee Retirement Systems (PEERS)

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:Content Substitute Certificate

CLEARANCES:Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluations utilizing the Performance Based Support Staff Evaluation process.

Position Type:Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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