Sped Paraprofessional Martin City K-8 Job Listing at Kelly Services in Kansas City, MO (Job ID 10102786)

Description

Make a difference one school day at a time as a Special Education Paraprofessional. This is a great opportunity to be a mentor and help students become the best versions of themselves Special Education Substitute Paraprofessionals are essential to helping students learn and grow every day.

Perks you'll enjoy as a Special Education Substitute Paraprofessional:

• 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 benefits: MyKelly
• Ability to create a work schedule that works for you

Minimum requirements:

• At least 60 college credit hours
• 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

Why become a Special Education Substitute 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/school teacher, 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

Next steps:

• Apply now!
• If you meet the minimum requirements, you'll receive a response to your application within 24-48 hours.
• Share this job. Know someone who would make a great substitute paraprofessional? We're always looking for more role models!

About Kelly®
At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.
Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Education?

Looking for meaningful work that enriches the lives of students? At Kelly Education, we connect passionate people with great jobs in schools all across the country. Whether you're looking to work a few days a week or every day, want to work in a teaching or non-teaching role—we'll connect you with flexible work you can feel good about. Even if you're new to the education field, our thorough training and orientation will prepare you to be successful.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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