Special Education Paraprofessional - Essential Skills (2026-2027) JobID: 2958 Date Posted
7/23/2026
Location
Middle School
Position
Special Education Paraprofessional - Essential Skills - Willard Middle School
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 http://www.mo.nesinc.com/Home.aspx
- 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 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
Contact Details:
Willard R-2 School District Recruitment Team
