EL Paraprofessional

Fairview Elementary; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Elementary in Carthage, Missouri, is seeking a dedicated EL Paraprofessional to assist the special services teacher and support students assigned to that teacher. This full-time role requires assisting with materials, moving about the building, and implementing classroom procedures while fostering a positive learning environment for students with disabilities.

Starting date is immediate; qualifications include 60 college credits or state assessments; experience with disabled populations

Qualifications

• 60 college credit hours or equivalent.
• Passing scores on the Missouri ParaPro/Paraprofessional assessments.
• Completion of Missouri’s 20-hour online substitute training program.
• Experience working with disabled populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials as assigned.
• Provide services to students as assigned.
• Provide for individual differences.
• Assist students in completing assignments.
• Assist students in moving about the building.
• Demonstrate knowledge in working with disabled population.
• Use time effectively.
• Communicate effectivey with students.
• Communicate effectivey with staff.

Skills

Paraprofessional Experience

Support for students with disabilities

Student supervision

Education

60 college credit hours

Missouri ParaPro Assessment passing score

Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score

Missouri’s20-hour online substitute training program

Job description

EL Paraprofessional

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This job is also posted in Carthage School District R9

Job Details

Job ID: 5790515

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Paraprofessional

Responsible to: Building principal, Director of Special Services, and special services teacher to whom assigned

Qualifications:

Individuals with one of the following qualifications are eligible to be a paraprofessional:

• 60 college credit hours
• Missouri ParaPro Assessment passing score (before September 23, 2013)
• Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score (after September 23, 2013), or
• Completed Missouri’s20-hour online substitute training program

Experience in working with disabled populations preferred.

Primary Function:

To assist the special services teacher to whom assigned and to work with students assigned to that teacher.

Specific Duties:

Program Operation:

• Prepare materials as assigned.
• Provide services to students as assigned.
• Provide for individual differences.
• Assist students in completing assignments.
• Assist students in moving about the building.
• Demonstrate knowledge in working with disabled population.
• Use time effectively.
• Communicate effectivey with students.
• Communicate effectivey with staff.

Classroom Management:

• Assist in organizing classroom to promote learning.
• Demonstrate knowledge in working with students with behavior problems.
• Follow classroom management procedures as set by teacher.

Interpersonal Relationships:

• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with students.
• Demonstrate patience, respect and understanding for students.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with staff.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with parents.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Participate in professional growth activities.
• Demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm toward work.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the school district.
• Follow guidelines developed by the teacher.
• Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Michelle Hensley , Fairview Principal
• Fairview Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]