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Location: Gordon Parks Elementary School, Kansas City, Missouri

Gordon Parks Elementary School is a small, tight-knit, tuition-free public charter school dedicated to providing The Best Foundations for the Future. Inspired by the legacy of Gordon Parks, we believe education should empower students to see themselves as creators, problem-solvers, and agents of change.

Our school culture is built on strong relationships, collaboration, and trust. We emphasize project-based learning, arts integration, foundational literacy and numeracy, and whole-child development to ensure every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally.

Approximately 30% of our students receive some form of English language support, and we are deeply committed to creating an inclusive environment where multilingual learners are supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and student-centered English Language (EL) Paraprofessional to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year. This role works directly with the Director of ELL Services to provide both push-in and pull-out language support services for multilingual learners in grades K–5.

The ideal candidate will support students in developing English language proficiency while helping them access grade-level content and build confidence in the classroom. This individual should be relationship-driven, collaborative, flexible, and committed to supporting culturally and linguistically diverse learners.

• Provide push-in and pull-out instructional support to multilingual learners under the guidance of the Director of ELL Services.
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• Work with individual students and small groups to support English language development in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Reinforce classroom instruction and help students access grade-level content across subject areas.
• Support students’ academic, social, and emotional needs to ensure students feel safe, included, and successful.

• Collaborate closely with classroom teachers and the Director of ELL Services to implement instructional supports and accommodations for English learners.
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• Assist with preparation of instructional materials and language-support resources.
• Help monitor student progress and provide feedback regarding language development and student needs.
• Build positive relationships with students and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

• Support a positive, inclusive, and welcoming school environment for multilingual learners and their families.
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• Assist with supervision duties and support student transitions as needed throughout the school day.
• Participate in professional development opportunities related to English language development, cultural responsiveness, and instructional best practices for multilingual learners.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all student and family information.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher in education, ESL/ELL, bilingual education, or a related field preferred.
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• Experience working with elementary-aged children, preferably in a school or educational setting.
• Experience working with multilingual learners or students receiving language supports preferred.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and follow instructional guidance.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and supporting diverse learners.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities are strongly preferred, but not required.

Work alongside a dedicated team that values strong relationships, collaboration, and the unique contributions of every staff member.

Play a key role in helping multilingual learners build confidence, develop language skills, and thrive academically and socially.

Participate in ongoing professional development focused on language acquisition, culturally responsive practices, and supporting diverse learners.

Enjoy a structured school-year schedule in a supportive and student-centered environment.

For questions or further information, please contact:

Dr. Sean Klippel, Principal

816.753.6700

sklippel@gpes.org

Join us in creating an inclusive and empowering environment where multilingual learners can grow, succeed, and feel fully connected to the Gordon Parks Elementary community.