Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Services; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Special Services in Columbia, Missouri is seeking a Paraprofessional for the 2026-27 school year to support students with special education services under supervision of a teacher. The position is non-exempt, full-time, with duties including preparing materials, managing behavior, assisting with feeding and personal care, and attending required in-service training.

Candidates need 60+ college credits or completion of substitute training and must meet district requirements; training and

Qualifications

• Minimum: Completion of the 20-hour Substitute Training Course or Passing of the Paraprofessional Exam or Official Transcript with 60+ hours of college semester credit.
• Preferred: Official Transcript w/60+ semester hours of college credit with prior experience in a school setting and/or working with young people.
• ADA: Ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions and to perform basic computations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare student material and reinforce previously taught material as described by the teacher.
• Manage student behavior and classroom organization, implement policies, rules and/or regulations.
• Provide direct caregiving services (feeding, toileting, personal care) under supervision of teachers and staff.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
• Respond calmly to students displaying aggressive behaviors.
• Meet and/or escort students at designated times.
• Demonstrate a positive and cooperative attitude when performing tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about students and employees.
• Attend required yearly in-service training (10 to 15 hours).
• Adhere to district policies and procedures.

Skills

Paraprofessional Exam

60+ college credits

Preferred school setting experience

Education

60+ college semester hours

Substitute Training Course (20 hours)

Paraprofessional Exam passed

Job description

Columbia Special Services in Columbia, Missouri is seeking a Paraprofessional for the 2026-27 school year to support students with special education services under supervision of a teacher. The position is non-exempt, full-time, with duties including preparing materials, managing behavior, assisting with feeding and personal care, and attending required in-service training.

Candidates need 60+ college credits or completion of substitute training and must meet district requirements; training and