Special Education Paraprofessional, Primary School

Special Education Paraprofessional, Primary School,

Logan-Rogersville School District – Student Services, Rogersville, Missouri. Open in Google Maps

Job : 5718531
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

The Logan-Rogersville School District has a full-time paraprofessional opening in the Primary School (grades K-1) for the  school year.

Job Title: PARAPROFESSIONAL

Department: Student Services

Reports to: Special Education Teacher, Principal, Director of Special Services

Classification: Non-exempt / Support Staff

Employment: 9 months / At-will

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of support staff personnel.

Paraprofessionals assist the classroom teacher with delivery of instructional services to students. A personal aide also provides non-instructional services to students necessary for the student to access the district’s facilities and programs. These services may include ambulatory, eating and toileting assistance.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Displays an understanding of district curriculum
• Maintains appropriate knowledge of subject matter contained in each discipline
• Employs a variety of teaching techniques appropriate to the functioning level of students and the instructional objectives demonstrated by the teacher
• Provides opportunities for students to experience success in instructional activities
• Promotes maximum student involvement in instructional activities
• Incorporates instructional prescriptions for remediation and/or enrichment
• Provides input in selecting activities appropriate to the abilities, needs and interests of the students
• Assists in the organization and preparation of appropriate instructional materials
• Assists in maintaining the classroom in a functional, attractive and orderly environment conducive to student learning (i.e. bulletin boards, displays, posters, etc.)
• Provides students with timely written or verbal feedback
• Provides teacher with feedback on student performance
• Assists students with evaluating their own performance
• Assists the teacher in maintaining student progress reports
• Maintains accurate records such as grades, attendance, etc.
• Reproduces materials for learning activities
• Assists in preparation/dissemination of correspondence
• Assists the teacher in evaluating student work (i.e., tests, quizzes, etc.)
• Assists the teacher in obtaining and using audio-visual equipment
• Demonstrates appropriate motivational techniques
• Enforces behavioral expectations as directed by the classroom teacher
• Demonstrates effective techniques to maintain appropriate behavior
• Communicates information to the teacher regarding student behavior
• Manages discipline problems in accordance with administrative regulations, school board policies and legal requirements
• Participates in the appropriate number of hours of professional development as outlined on the Paraprofessional In-Service Record
• Maintains confidential nature of all school-related matters
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or Superintendent

Assists assigned Teacher with supervision of students at all times.

Background Checks

Clearance on all background checks required by law that is satisfactory to the Administration.

Education/Experience

A minimum of a high school diploma, equivalent (GED), with at least 60 college hours preferred, obtaining a Missouri Substitute Certificate through DESE or a passing score on the Paraprofessional Assessment. Demonstrated aptitude for successfully performing task of the kind listed above. Must have the ability to deal pleasantly with staff, students and the public. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Must have the ability to lift at least fifty (50) pounds as an…