Accessible Education Assistant (Paraprofessional)

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

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