Special Education Paraprofessional - Skills

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Special Education Paraprofessional
- Essential Skills )

• Date Posted: 10/20/2026

Position: Special Education Paraprofessional
- Essential Skills
- Willard Orchard Hills Elementary

• 1. High School diploma or GED required
• 2. 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
• 3. Excellent written, oral, organizational, time management and communication skills
• 4. Ability to work with students with disabilities
• 5. Team attitude
• 6. Ability to lift 60lbs.
• 7. Completion of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification course - if not completed district does offer on-site course.
• 8. Must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the Board of Education.

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.

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

Hourly, Non
- Certified

Director of Special Services

Supervisory Special Services Teacher, Building Principal, Assistant Director, and Director of Special Services

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

Postings current as of 10/23/2026 7:28:19 AM CST.

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