Classroom Aide | Liberty, Missouri

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Job Description

Step into a pivotal Instructional Assistant role supporting students facing significant challenges in a high-needs setting near Liberty, MO. These contract positions require dedication, resilience, and a true passion for making a difference in the lives of students with diverse and intensive support needs.

We're seeking two skilled professionals, each bringing at least 1.5 years of direct classroom experienceespecially with students exhibiting behavioral challenges, autism, or who are medically fragile. Assignments align closely with your expertise: one position centers on severe behavioral cases, while the other focuses on providing support to medically fragile students. For the medically fragile caseload, experience with tools such as Hoyer lifts, although not mandatory, is a strong plus.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1.5 years experience working in classrooms with behavioral, autistic, or medically fragile students
• Proven ability to manage demanding or severe student needs
• For medically fragile assignment: background in care or instruction involving health challenges strongly preferred
• Willingness to collaborate and support fellow educators and families
• For behavior-focused role: expertise in de-escalation, behavior intervention, and individualized support
• Confidence and composure in demanding situations

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily instructional and personal support within special education classrooms
• Implement individualized behavioral or medical support plans
• Assist students with daily tasks, mobility, and learning activities, adapting as needed
• Coordinate with teachers, therapists, and medical staff to sustain a safe, supportive environment
• Foster meaningful progress and independence for all assigned students

Contribute your skills and compassion where its needed most. Shape transformative experiences in a supportive, collaborative environment that values your expertise. If youre ready to have a profound impact on students lives, apply today to take on this challenging and rewarding opportunity!