Special Education Paraprofessional - Tier 4, Bell Prairie Elementary School

2026-27 Special Education Paraprofessional
- Tier 4, Bell Prairie Elementary School

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Purpose Statement

The job of Paraprofessional
- Special Education Tier 4 is to assist in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in the regular or self‑contained classroom; administer medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional; relieve teachers of clerical tasks; model skills necessary for assignments; implement instructional plans; monitor student behavior outside classroom time; and provide information to appropriate school personnel.

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding, colostomy bags, medication, diabetic management, transfer, navigating, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Implements behavior plans, intensive teaching for the purpose of supporting students and staff in the classroom.
• Maintains instructional materials, equipment, and technology and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, library, drills, field trips, assemblies, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, field trips, assemblies, library, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participate in meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Participates in crisis response team (if assigned) for the purpose of ensuring response readiness.
• Performs routine clerical duties (e.g. filing, typing, attendance, grading, bulletin board, etc.) for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
• Promotes and models good study, social, and emotional habits for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes in the area of SEB.
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, assistive technology, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, student development, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries for the purpose of solving problems, providing information, and/or referral.
• Serves as chief source of information for substitute teacher or as the substitute teacher for the purpose of implementing defined course of study left by the teacher.

Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient instructional support.

Knowledge is required in basic math, reading manuals, writing documents, and understanding complex instructions. Additional knowledge includes instructional procedures, age‑appropriate student activities, chronic health conditions, safety practices, conflict resolution, and child development stages.

Skills are required in multiple tasks, use of office equipment and software, and record maintenance.

Abilities include scheduling, data gathering, equipment use, flexibility, communication with diverse groups, confidentiality, Tier 3 behavior plans, teamwork, and handling interruptions.

Responsibilities include working under supervision, guiding others, and operating within a defined budget.

Job related experience is desired.

A valid Missouri Teaching Certificate; 60 college hours.

High School diploma or equivalent.

At least 36 college hours, or certified substitute training, or passed parapo test.

None Specified

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