Tallo logoTallo logo

Paraprofessional - Liberty School District

Job

Kelly Education

Independence, MO (In Person)

$31,720 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 6 weeks ago (Updated 5 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

Apply for this opportunity

This job application is on an outside website. Be sure to review the job posting there to verify it's the same.

Review key factors to help you decide if the role fits your goals.
Pay Growth
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Not enough info to score pay or growth
Job Security
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Calculating job security score...
Total Score
40
out of 100
Average of individual scores

Were these scores useful?

Skill Insights

Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.

Job Description

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: https://shorturl.at/lF123 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: Review benefits: https://shorturl.at/rsvM4 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 Next steps: Review the official job description - https://shorturl.at/jnqr0 ! If you meet the minimum requirements, you'll receive a response to your application within 48-72 hours . Know someone who would make a great substitute Teacher's Aide/Paraprofessional? We're always looking for more role models!
Our commitment to you:
Kelly® Education is committed to our substitute employees working in safe environments. Kelly Education operates under the collective guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state officials, and school district administration, and we ensure our employees are adequately protected by school district policies and procedures.at opportunity to be a mentor and help students become the best versions of themselves.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$14.25 - $16.25 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): What is your personal email address?
Work Location:
In person

Similar remote jobs

Similar jobs in Independence, MO

  • Job

    TRANSPORTATION

    Independence, MO

    Posted1 day ago

    Updated6 hours ago

  • Job

    Travel OR RN (969351)

    Titan Medical Group

    Independence, MO

    Posted1 day ago

    Updated6 hours ago

  • Job

    Evening Cleaner

    Office Pride of Lee's Summit - Kansas City

    Independence, MO

    Posted1 day ago

    Updated6 hours ago

  • Job

    United Insurance Company of America

    Independence, MO

    Posted1 day ago

    Updated6 hours ago

  • Job

    United Insurance Company of America

    Independence, MO

    Posted1 day ago

    Updated6 hours ago

Similar jobs in Missouri