Paraprofessional III- Academic Behavior Support

Overview

Paraprofessional III
- Academic Behavior Support — Springfield Public Schools Academic Programs:
Academic Behavior Support Program, Springfield, Missouri.

This job is also posted in Springfield Public Schools (Springfield, MO).

• Job : 5690022
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $18.62 to $31.41 Per Hour
• Job Categories: Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA;
  Special Education >
  Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Title: Paraprofessional III (multiple positions)

Department: Special Education Services

Pay Grade: H171

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Principal

General Purpose

Responsible for providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting individual students in reaching targeted behavior goals and social competencies; assisting in the instruction of individual or small groups of students in a variety of subject areas; and monitoring and reporting student behavior and performance.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist teachers in specialized and/or general education classroom in adapting, preparing and presenting a variety of instructional materials, activities and assignments, presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Assist assigned instructional staff in improving students  learning skills, self-care, and/or social development providing learning concepts and materials.
• Attend meetings, workshops, conferences, trainings, etc. receiving and conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicate with teachers regarding assigned students  progress, participating in needs assessments and assisting in evaluating progress.
• Document observations of student performance in academic and school activities providing written records and complying with mandated requirements.
• Escort students providing direction and ensuring their welfare.
• Guide students with disabilities in personal interactions, developing interpersonal skills and successful problem-solving strategies.
• Maintain manual and electronic instructional files and records providing written reference and meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitor students  performance, under the direction of assigned classroom teacher, providing feedback to students, teachers and/or others involved in the provision of services in accordance with IEPs as appropriate.
• Report health and safety issues to instructional personnel, administrative personnel, and/or appropriate agencies maintaining students’ personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Support students in a variety of educational environments providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 60 college hours completed OR Certificate of completion from a DESE approved Substitute Training program

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

• Must obtain and maintain Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate.
• Obtain and maintain physical intervention training.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to students with learning disabilities; instructional materials and techniques used in Special Education; safe practices in classroom and other activities; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; reading and writing communication skills; and record keeping techniques.
• Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to…