Special Education Personal Assistant
Listed on 2026-07-17
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Title
Personal Assistant for Special Education
Mandatory Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience working as a personal assistant preferred
ABA and/or Mandt (CPI) Certification or willingness to participate in training opportunities preferred
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Works cooperatively in a team approach in regard to the needs of students
Helps students find appropriate ways of expressing and dealing with their feelings
Follows the instructions of the teacher in working with individual students or small groups
Provides a safe and positive environment for students
Adheres to confidentiality policies
Responds to the needs of students, parents, and staff
Accepts direction, supervision, and constructive criticism
Handles multiple responsibilities with little supervision
Solves problems independently and effectively
Senses when an issue is beyond the scope of this position and requires the supervisor's attention
Helps with daily routines:
Bathroom, Regular education classes, Library, Computer Lab, Recess, Lunch, Nurse, and Medication
Helps supervise arrival and departure of students
Accepts additional responsibility willingly
Other duties as may be assigned by building administrator or DSE
Terms
Full-time with benefits; $17.35+ per hour with possible steps for experience
Effective: school year
Screening to begin:
Immediately; open until filled
Classification:
Non-exempt
Recommendation to be given at the August 2026 Board of Education meeting.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
The Meramec Valley R-III School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in the admission, access to, treatment, and employment in its programs, services and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning Meramec Valley R-III School District's compliance with nondiscrimination laws is directed to contact Mr.
Tom Sauvage, Assistant Superintendent, at 126 North Payne Street, Pacific, MO 63069, ). An Equal Opportunity Employer
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