Lead Academic Paraprofessional
On-site · Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Lead Academic Paraprofessional at BHA Academy provides senior instructional support and coordination across classrooms, serving as day-to-day lead for paraprofessional staff. Responsible for staffing coordination, coaching, documentation oversight, and ensuring high-fidelity implementation of academic, behavioral, and therapeutic programming aligned to students’ IEPs, BIPs, and treatment plans. Works with Case Managers, teachers, clinicians, and operations leadership to maintain trauma-informed relationships, implement consistent classroom routines, monitor documentation and data collection, and mentor paraprofessionals to support student progress in high-intensity, therapeutic learning environments. Requires leadership presence, organization, and effective communication to promote student safety, dignity, and access to high-quality instruction. Core values include Compassion with Purpose, Structure Builds Safety, Professionalism in Every Moment, Positivity Drives Progress, Education is Empowerment, Consistency Creates Change, Reunification is Our Mission, and Advocacy Through Action.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, behavioral science, or related field preferred
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