Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional

The Camdenton R-III School District is seeking a special education paraprofessional to work under teacher supervision to assist students with physical, mental, emotional, or learning disabilities in inclusionary or special settings. Creating a culture of "Everyone Learning Every Day".

• Minimum 60 college credit hours or completion of the Paraprofessional Test or Para Pro Assessment.
• Pass all background checks and screenings.

Building Principal and Student Services Director

• Modifying, adapting, and reinforcing lessons taught by the classroom teacher.
• Assist teachers by organizing classroom activities, preparing materials, and supervising students during lessons or activities.
• Implementing behavioral intervention plans and providing behavioral support.
• Help execute specific accommodations and modifications outlined in a student's IEP, such as providing one-on-one support or facilitating assistive technology use.
• Supporting students with physical needs, health, and safety.
• Help students engage with peers, manage social situations confidently (e.g., making friends), and build meaningful relationships.
• Provide essential care, such as feeding, toileting, or mobility support for some students.
• Recording data on student progress and behavior.
• Using a hierarchy of prompts (visual, verbal, physical) to encourage student independence.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Building Principal, Student Services Director and other Central Office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

• 180.5 days; 8.0 hrs / day. Does not include a 30 minute lunch.
• Pay range:
  Starting at $17.06 (plus credit for up to 7 years of relevant experience).
• Benefits include Board paid health insurance, paid sick leave, retirement and other.