Paraeducator

Independence School District; United States; On-site; USD 5,500 - 8,300; Full time

Job summary

Independence School District is seeking a PARAEDUCATOR in the early childhood program. The stipend is $4.00 per hour. The role reports to appropriate Special Education staff and aims to help students meet learning and behavioral goals per the IEP or Title I plans.

The position emphasizes collaboration with teachers, administrators and parents, handling daily stressors and maintaining confidentiality of student records. Requires minimal qualifications and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED with 60 college credits or ParaPro.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area preferred.
• Experience with special needs students preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and handle daily stressors.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers to implement instructional and behavior plans.
• Assist individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Help teachers monitor progress and assess student learning.
• Adapt learning materials as directed by teachers.
• Provide escort and assistance to students as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information.
• Participate in required training.

Skills

Ability to use email

Reliability and attendance

Ability to handle stress

Lifting 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 college credit hours or ParaPro

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

• Date Posted:
  9/11/2026
  

Description:
PARAEDUCATOR / EARLY CHILDHOOD PARAEDUCATOR

$4.00 per hour stipend

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Sixty (60) semester credit hours from a college or university accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary or Secondary Education or have passed the ParaPro Assessment Test, if working in a Title I school
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in a related area, or course work from an accredited college or university preferred
• Experience working with special needs children or young people preferred
• Must be able to deal with daily stressors such as inappropriate verbal and physical behaviors
• Ability to assist with lifting, carrying and/or holding children up to 50 pounds
• Ability to use e-mail, or willingness to learn skill with training
• Must be reliable and have good attendance
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies

Reports to: Appropriate Special Education Staff Principal

Job Goal:
To work under the direction of a special education teacher and help students meet learning and/or behavioral goals outlined in the District's curriculum, the school's plan, and/or specialized plans, such as the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) or the Title I Plan

Performance Responsibilities:

• To work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, and other staff members in the implementation of instructional and behavior plans for students
• To work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce the learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher
• To assist teachers as they teach lessons, monitor progress, and assess student learning
• To adapt learning materials, as suggested by teachers, in order to meet student needs
• To interact positively with students and model appropriate behavior
• To provide escort and assistance to students as necessary
• To maintain confidentiality of student records and other information shared about students
• To participate in requested training responsibilities
• To diaper and provide toileting assistance to students as necessary
• To collect student performance data on individual student goals and objectives
• To appropriately restrain students using district approved restraint procedures, if required by supervisors
• To perform other job-related duties as may be assigned by the principal

Terms of Employment:
The duration of the position is contingent upon the continued funding of the program, project, or assignment for which the appointment is made. The salary and work calendar are to be established by the Board of Education.

Required Testing:
Post offer employment medical physical exam and essential functions test (EFT) required.

Work Environment/conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors with minimal temperature variations and under conditions with risk of injury and/or illness. The employee may also occasionally work with cleaning chemicals. The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally can be loud. Generally the job requires 5 % sitting, 50% standing, and 45% walking.

Physical Demands:

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to bend at the neck.
• The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, reach, bend, crouch or crawl, squat, stoop, and kneel.
• The employee must frequently lift, carry and/or hold, push, or move up to 50 pounds.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy by the immediate supervisor, utilizing the Independence School District School Support Staff Performance Based Evaluation.

Postings current as of 9/13/2026 9:29:17 AM CST.

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