Classroom Assistant | Kansas City, Missouri

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Job Details

Location Kansas City, MO
Discipline Paraprofessional
Date Posted April 07, 2026

Job Description

Seeking skilled paraprofessionals to support special education classrooms in a large Missouri school district. This contract, per diem opportunity offers flexible scheduling, allowing you to work 1 to 5 days per week covering call outs across multiple schools. Assignments focus on assisting students with behavioral needs, often in 1:1 or classroom aide roles.

Location: Kansas City, MO area
Schedule: Variable, based on assigned school level

  • Middle School: 7:00 AM 2:30 PM
  • High School: 7:30 AM 3:00 PM
  • Elementary: 8:30 AM 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM 4:30 PM

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct support to students in special education classrooms, including implementing behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
  • Assist with toileting and other personal care as needed
  • Adapt support based on individual student needs, whether in one-on-one or group settings
  • Respond promptly to shift call outs through a designated app platform
  • Maintain a professional and patient demeanor in fast-paced educational environments

Qualifications:

  • Active Substitute or Paraprofessional certification from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) prior to start
  • Experience working in schools supporting students with behavioral challenges
  • Must complete fingerprint clearance specific to this school district
  • Reliable access to smartphone to use the shift management app
  • Ability to work flexible hours and locations based on daily call outs

Perks:

  • Competitive pay at $24.50 per hour
  • Flexible schedule with opportunities to work multiple days or only select days as available
  • Gain diverse experience across 33 schools primarily serving elementary populations

This per diem role offers a unique chance to contribute to student success while maintaining schedule flexibility. Candidates meet the criteria and are ready to support classrooms with behavioral needs should apply through the designated link to be considered: https://wkf.ms/3KECZ5K.

Start impacting student learning in a rewarding paraprofessional role today!

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