Dogwood Elementary Paraprofessional - Special Education

Camdentonschools; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Camdenton R-III School District seeks a Special Education paraprofessional to support students under teacher supervision in inclusionary or special settings. The role involves adapting lessons, preparing materials, supervising activities, and implementing behavioral support.

You will assist with IEP accommodations, record student progress, and help ensure health and safety. Typical schedule is 181 days, 7.5 hours per day, with benefits including health insurance and retirement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 60 college credit hours or completion of the Paraprofessional Test / Para Pro Assessment.
• Pass all background checks and screenings.

Responsibilities

• Modify, adapt, and reinforce lessons taught by the classroom teacher.
• Assist teachers by organizing activities, preparing materials, and supervising students.
• Implement behavioral intervention plans and provide behavioral support.
• Support IEP accommodations, including one-on-one support and assistive technology use.
• Assist students with physical needs, health, and safety.
• Help students engage with peers and build relationships.
• Provide care such as feeding, toileting, or mobility support as needed.
• Record data on student progress and behavior.
• Use a hierarchy of prompts to foster student independence.

Skills

Student support

Behavioral management

Data recording

Education

60 college credit hours or Para Pro

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Camdenton R-III School District

Dogwood Elementary Paraprofessional - Special Education JobID: 642

• Position Type:
  Special Services
• Date Posted:
  9/3/2026

TITLE: PARAPROFESSIONAL - SPECIAL EDUCATION

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Camdenton R-III School District is seeking a special education paraprofessional to work under teacher supervision to assist students with physical, mental, emotional, or learning disabilities in inclusionary or special settings. Creating a culture of "Everyone Learning Every Day".

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 60 college credit hours or completion of the Paraprofessional Test or Para Pro Assessment.
• Pass all background checks and screenings.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Student Services Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Modifying, adapting, and reinforcing lessons taught by the classroom teacher
• Assist teachers by organizing classroom activities, preparing materials, and supervising students during lessons or activities
• Implementing behavioral intervention plans and providing behavioral support
• Help execute specific accommodations and modifications outlined in a student's IEP, such as providing one-on-one support or facilitating assistive technology use
• Supporting students with physical needs, health, and safety
• Help students engage with peers, manage social situations confidently (e.g., making friends), and build meaningful relationships
• Provide essential care, such as feeding, toileting, or mobility support for some students
• Recording data on student progress and behavior.
• Using a hierarchy of prompts (visual, verbal, physical) to encourage student independence.

Additional Duties:

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Building Principal, Student Services Director and other Central Office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 181 days; 7.5 hrs / day. Does not include a 30 minute lunch
• Pay range: Starting at $17.06 (plus credit for up to 7 years of relevant experience)
• Benefits include Board paid health insurance, paid sick leave, retirement and other

Postings current as of 9/9/2026 10:28:31 AM CST.

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