Classroom Aide | Belton, Missouri

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Job Description

Bring your dedication and compassion to a school environment where youll provide essential support to students from kindergarten through fifth grade as a resource instructional assistant. In this fulfilling role, you will collaborate closely with educators and special education teams to help students succeed academically and adapt positively to classroom routines.

Primary responsibilities include offering academic support to individuals and small groups in both general education and resource classrooms. Youll help implement accommodations, assist during testing, and encourage students who need extra guidance and care, particularly with minor behavioral concerns. From walking students between classes to facilitating the use of calming strategies in the calm down corner, your work will make a direct impact on their day-to-day success.

Ideal candidates possess:

• Experience as a paraprofessional, instructional assistant, or similar support roles in a school setting
• Skill in working with students who have a range of learning needs and behavioral challenges, particularly in grades K-5
• Patience, flexibility, and a caring approach that fosters trust and confidence
• Ability to support and carry out academic accommodations and modifications as directed by special educators
• Familiarity with strategies for managing minor classroom behaviors in an encouraging, non-punitive way

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing academic guidance in general and special education resource classrooms
• Supporting minor behavioral interventions such as escorting students and utilizing calming techniques
• Assisting with accommodations for testing and classroom work
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students

If you are driven to empower young learners and want to contribute in a meaningful way, this contract position near Belton, MO, is designed for you. Take the next step in your educational support careerapply today to make a genuine difference in students lives!