Instructional Assistant - Lees Summit, Missouri

Make a difference every day as a per diem paraprofessional supporting students in a dynamic school community near North Kansas City, Missouri! This contract opportunity is ideal for professionals who enjoy variety, flexibility, and the rewarding challenge of helping students with diverse learning and behavioral needs succeed. Assignments may include working directly in SPED classrooms, providing 1:1 assistance, or serving as a classroom aide across multiple schools – primarily elementary – within a large district.

Choose your availability! With 1 to 5 shifts available each week (and at least one daily call out on most days), you’ll have the freedom to select assignments via the spindle app as needs arise. Typical hours range by school level, with schedules falling between 7:00am-4:30pm. This is an hourly per diem role—work as frequently as you'd like, with no minimum shift requirements.

Key Qualifications:

• Experience as a paraprofessional or in a school support role preferred.
• Active Missouri substitute certificate (SUB cert) through DESE. Candidates in the application process are welcome if the certificate will be active before starting.
• Must complete fingerprinting requirements per district guidelines.
• Comfortable working with students requiring behavior intervention plans (BIPs), including tasks such as toileting if needed.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and follow directions in a variety of classroom settings.

Responsibilities:

• Support certified staff in SPED and general education classrooms.
• Provide assistance to students with behavior and academic needs, sometimes on a 1:1 basis.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to foster a positive student experience.
• Uphold confidentiality and implement behavior management strategies.

Enjoy a pay rate of $20.00 per hour and the flexibility to design your work week.

Ready for a dynamic role that fits your life? Apply today to get started with flexible per diem opportunities making a real impact in schools!

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