Critical Needs Paraprofessional

Brennan Woods Elementary; High Ridge (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

PERS Retirement System

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Brennan Woods Elementary in High Ridge, Missouri, seeks a Critical Needs Paraprofessional to support special education students and teachers. The role involves classroom organization, student management, and implementing IEPs within a structured school setting.

Responsibilities include preparing teaching materials, reinforcing lessons, and maintaining confidentiality, with additional duties as assigned by the teacher. Prior school experience and ParaPro certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• 60 hours of college credit and have passed the ParaPro Assessment or DESE approved substitute certification course.
• Missouri substitute certification preferred.
• Experience with young people is desired.
• Prior experience in a school setting is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in maintaining classroom organization.
• Manages students and prepares teaching materials.
• Reinforces previously taught materials as described by teacher.
• Implements IEPs of assigned students and district policies.
• Maintains confidentiality of information about students.
• Performs clerical duties as assigned by the teacher.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

60 hours of college credit

ParaPro Assessment or DESE 20-hour substitute certification

Missouri substitute certification preferred

Experience in education settings

Tools

Copy machines

Computers

Job description

Northwest School District R1 Brennan Woods Elementary - High Ridge, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Critical Needs Paraprofessional

This job is also posted in Northwest R-1 School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5911737

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Benefits

• Board Paid Health Insurance and Life Insurance
• Dental & Vision
• PEERS Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off

Job Summary

To assist in providing an appropriate well organized program for special education students who require special needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Additional duties may be assigned.

• Assists teacher in:
  • Maintaining classroom organization.
  • Managing students.
  • Preparing teaching materials.
  • Reinforcing previously taught materials as described by teacher.
  • Implementing policies, rules and/or regulations.
  • Implementing IEPs of assigned students.
• Adheres to district policies and departmental, building and classroom procedures.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
• Maintains confidentiality of information about students.
• Performs clerical responsibilities as assigned by the teacher.
• Meets or escorts students at designated times.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the teacher.
• Paraprofessionals assigned to individual students will meet the needs of the student as outlined in the I.E.P.
• Performs medical, educational, physical, behavioral, and personal care tasks requiring specialized training for assigned students.
• Critical needs status will be determined by the Director of Student Services and the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Education and/or Experience

• 60 hours of college credit and have passed the Paraprofessional Praxis (ParaPro Assessment), or DESE approved 20-hour substitute certification course, preferred.
• Missouri substitute certification preferred, see how to obtain below.
• Experience with young people is desired.
• Prior experience in a school setting is desired.
• Experience with educational applications (i.e., copying machine and computer skills) is desired.

Information regarding Missouri Teacher Certification or Substitute Certification may be obtained at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website:www.dese.mo.gov

Communication Skills

• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, and interact effectively with all aspects of the school community is required.
• Ability to solve conflicts, maintain confidentiality and remain open to various ideas and viewpoints.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations to balance assigned budget items, invoices, bills, purchase orders and other related items.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while complying with established policies and procedures of the building and district.
• Identifies and resolve problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Ability to concentrate, think, read and learn is necessary to perform the essential job duties.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate organizational ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to provide assistance to the school community as necessary.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent human relation skills.
• Knowledge of office equipment (computers, copiers, fax machine, and related items).

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, talk, listen, and respond. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Occasionally, the employee may lift up to 50 pounds, such as, to lift files, papers, and equipment. The foregoing is not an exclusive list and the employee may be required to exceed the minimum physical demand specifications should the safety and security of students and staff be compromised.

The above physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually at a moderate level with frequent interruptions. The employee continuously interacts with staff and the public. Travel may be necessary to various District buildings and/or sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

The information contained in job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Lisa Barnhart
• 4290 Gravois Rd
• House Springs, Missouri 63051
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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