26-27 Paraprofessional - Accessible Education Assistant

Jefferson City School District; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson City School District in Jefferson City, Missouri seeks a Paraprofessional - Accessible Education Assistant to support students with disabilities. The position requires 60 college credits, paraprofessional assessment, and a 20-hour substitute certificate course.

Reports to the Principal and collaboratively works with the district’s education team. Primary duties include creating accessible educational materials, using diverse accessibility tools, and coordinating with special education

Qualifications

• 60 College Credit Hours / Paraprofessional Assessment / 20HR Sub. Certificate Course
• Associate degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating accessible educational materials for students with disabilities using braille, enlarged print, tactile formats and other accessible materials.
• Use and develop skills with accessibility technology to create, modify, and produce instructional materials, while learning new software and devices.
• Collaborate with special education staff to prepare individualized materials that support students’ access to instruction and align with their learning and accessibility needs.

Education

60 College Credit Hours / Paraprofessional Assessment / 20HR Sub. Certificate Course

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Accessibility tools

Job description

26-27 Paraprofessional - Accessible Education Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5945759

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional - Accessible Education Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: 60 College Credit Hours / Paraprofessional Assessment / 20HR Sub. Certificate Course

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or other Supervisor

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• A demonstrated ability to work effectively under the direction of others.
• A demonstrated ability to be self driven
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to organize, be flexible and multitask
• Ability to utilize technology resource
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effective
• Ability to utilize mature and discreet judgment and handle confidential matters.
• Willingness to assume any responsibilities, which are appropriate for the position
• Assist in creating accessible educational materials for students with disabilities using a variety of formats and methods, including braille, enlarged print, tactile materials, adapted documents, and other accessible formats.
• Use and develop skills with a variety of technology and accessibility tools to create, modify, and produce instructional materials, while demonstrating a willingness to learn new software, devices, and accessibility technologies as needed.
• Collaborate with special education staff and other school personnel to prepare individualized materials that support students’ access to instruction and align with their specific learning and accessibility needs.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Must work under the direct supervision of coordinating specialists
• May assume limited duties that are assigned to similar personnel
• Participate in training activities as required by the District.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Federal Programs, principal or supervising teacher, which are related to facilitating success.
• Additional duties as assigned.

For more information regarding DESE Requirements for Paraprofessionals, please click here .

Contact Information: Human Resources 315 E Dunklin Street Jefferson City MO 65101

573-659-3013

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with our School District are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Toree Hamilton
• Central Office
• Email: [e-mail]

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