Special Education Paraprofessional - Skills

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Special Education Paraprofessional
- Essential Skills )

Date Posted: 8/18/2026

Position: Special Education Paraprofessional
- Essential Skills
- Willard South Elementary

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Meets all requirements outlined by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as it pertains to an instructional paraprofessional; which includes 60 college hours or passing the paraprofessional assessment--see more information at
• Excellent written, oral, organizational, time management and communication skills
• Ability to work with students with disabilities
• Team attitude
• Ability to lift 60lbs.
• Completion of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification course - if not completed district does offer on-site course.
• Must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the Board of Education.

General

Summary:

This position provides assistance to one or multiple supervising teachers and/or building principal. Flexibility and strong organizational skills are important. It is equally important to be goal driven and maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality while adhering to Board Policy.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist in the organization environment to promote learning
• Assist in the management of individual or small group behavior
• Assist in the management of individual or small group learning
  
  Accept direction from supervisors (including supervising teacher)
• Willingness to assist students with disabilities with toileting skills, as needed
• Willingness to assist students with disabilities with eating, as needed
• Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of instructional methods and techniques of classroom control to be an effective instructional assistant
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner when dealing with students, immediate teacher/supervisor(s), and other faculty members
• Must complete in-service hours in accordance with the Missouri State Plan for Special Education. District will provide these hours.
• Understands and abides by confidentiality mandates
• Takes initiative in situations calling for leadership; as needed

Type of Position: Hourly, Non
- Certified

Reports To: Director of Special Services

Evaluated By: Supervisory Special Services Teacher, Building Principal, Assistant Director, and Director of Special Services

Term: 180 Days (additional days when appropriate) At-Will Employee

Postings current as of 9/10/2026 12:26:54 PM CST.