2026-2027 Elementary Paraprofessional

Linn Elementary; Missouri; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Linn Elementary in Linn, Missouri is seeking a Paraprofessional/Aide to aid instructional staff and supervise students within the classroom setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion/willingness to complete substitute training or 60 college hours. This is a full-time, on-site role with collaboration with the Special Education team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion/substitute training or 60 college hours preferred.
• Ability to support classroom teachers and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in maintaining classroom activities.
• Communicate with supervisors, staff, students, and visitors.
• Support small group learning and supervise activities.
• Maintain neat work and study areas.
• Attend meetings and participate in conferences regarding responsibilities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Teamwork

Classroom support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

PARAPROFESSIONAL/AIDE

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion/Willingness to Complete Substitute Training OR 60 College Credit Hours

SUPERVISES:

• Special Education Director
• Building administrator
• Classroom teacher

REPORTS TO:

• Special Education Director
• Building administrator
• Classroom teacher

JOB GOALS:

1. To assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment in order for students to learn effectively.

2. To effectively apply the skills unique to the position.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• lmplement the policies of the Board of Education.
• Communicate appropriately with supervisors, other employees, students, and visitors.
• Maintain a friendly and helpful environment.
• Maintain an acceptable standard of personal appearance.
• Facilitate/support the regular classroom teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend all meetings and participate in all conferences with regard to job responsibilities, evaluation, and other appropriate areas.
• Participate in daily and long range lesson and classroom activity planning.
• Conduct learning exercises with small groups of students.
• Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with other students.
• Alert the teacher to special needs of individual students.
• Provide escort and assistance to children as necessary.
• Help maintain individual records for each child as necessary.
• Refer questions regarding the student's progress to the classroom teacher.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas.
• Instruct students under the direct supervision of the regular classroom teacher.
• Maintain any records as needed by any governmental education agency.
• Refer discipline matters to the classroom teacher or the building administrator.
• Assume responsibility for tasks other than those listed which may be assigned by a supervisor.

Evaluator:

• Special Education Director
• Appropriate classroom teacher(s) may provide input at the administrator's request

2026-2027 Elementary Paraprofessional

Osage Co R-II School District
Linn Elementary - Linn, Missouri
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Job Details

Job ID: 5644447

Application Deadline: Nov 02, 2026 6:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Apr 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

PARAPROFESSIONAL/AIDE

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion/Willingness to Complete Substitute Training OR 60 College Credit Hours

SUPERVISES:

• Special Education Director
• Building administrator
• Classroom teacher

REPORTS TO:

• Special Education Director
• Building administrator
• Classroom teacher

JOB GOALS:

1. To assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment in order for students to learn effectively.

2. To effectively apply the skills unique to the position.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBLITIES:

• lmplement the policies of the Board of Education.
• Communicate appropriately with supervisors, other employees, students, and visitors.
• Maintain a friendly and helpful environment.
• Maintain an acceptable standard of personal appearance.
• Facilitate/support the regular classroom teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend all meetings and participate in all conferences with regard to job responsibilities, evaluation, and other appropriate areas.
• Participate in daily and long range lesson and classroom activity planning.
• Conduct learning exercises with small groups of students.
• Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with other students.
• Alert the teacher to special needs of individual students.
• Provide escort and assistance to children as necessary.
• Help maintain individual records for each child as necessary.
• Refer questions regarding the student's progress to the classroom teacher.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas.
• Instruct students under the direct supervision of the regular classroom teacher.
• Maintain any records as needed by any governmental education agency.
• Refer discipline matters to the classroom teacher or the building administrator.
• Assume responsibility for tasks other than those listed which may be assigned by a supervisor.

Evaluator:

• Special Education Director
• Appropriate classroom teacher(s) may provide input at the administrator's request

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Crysta McLain , Special Education Director
• Administration
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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