Paraprofessional

Liberal R 2 School District; Liberal (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Personal days

Job summary

Liberal R 2 School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students under the Building Principal. This nine-month contract follows the district calendar with salary scale and regular attendance emphasized.

Benefits include health and life insurance from day one, and optional vision/dental and retirement provisions. Responsibilities include assisting with students’ physical and adaptive needs, maintaining a positive learning environment, and monitoring class activities.

Qualifications

• Transcript with 60 college credit hours.
• Pass the para mo gateway assessment.
• Complete the Missouri substitute teacher course.

Responsibilities

• Know, understand and abide by the School District policies and procedures.
• Display enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward students and staff.
• Assist students with physical and adaptive care, including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene.
• Maintain high expectations for students and self.
• Assume monitorial and supervisory duties as assigned by the principal.

Education

Transcript with 60 college credit hours

Missouri substitute teacher course

Pass the para mo gateway assessment

Job description

Paraprofessional

Liberal R 2 School District Central Office - Liberal, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5585365
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Reports to: Building Principal

Terms of Employment: This contract is for approximately 9 months with salary and work year set according to the current school district calendar and salary schedule. Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Benefits according to Board Policy Includes: Health and life insurance beginning on day one of contract date, option to purchase vision and dental insurance as well as supplemental insurance, retirement plan and 10 personal days annually.

Purpose: To provide instructional services to students for each student to access the district's facilities and programs while maintaining an environment conducive to learning.

Qualifications: You can have one of the three options for qualification: transcript with 60 college credit hours, pass the para mo gateway assessment, or complete the Missouri substitute teacher course.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Know, understand and abide by the rules and regulations and the policies and procedures of the School District and perform all duties accordingly.
• Displays enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward students, colleagues, subject matter, and the school
• Assist students with physical and adaptive care could include feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
• Establishes and maintains high expectation standards for students and self
• Assume monitorial and supervisory duties as assigned to them by the principal(s)
• Arrive on time daily and leave no earlier than the time established by the principal(s) unless given circumstance specific permission or to attend to another school duty
• Maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning that includes classroom rules that allow for maintaining order, discipline and learning.
• Takes all precautions to protect district equipment, supplies and facilities
• Works to identify learning difficulties of students, seeking assistance from district specialists and/or administration as needed
• Encourages and actively supports a collaborative, professional working environment
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism in accordance with Board policy and law
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
• Follow verbal and written instructions from teachers and administrators
• Communicate one on one and in small groups
• Attends and participates in all necessary meetings of the district and/or building
• Encourages student loyalty and pride in class and school
• Occasionally be required to work outdoors for short periods of time performing such tasks as loading and unloading students from district or parent transportation and supervising recess
• Will regularly work in a noisy and active environment

Physical Demands:

• Will regularly lift students
• May have to use therapeutic restraint
• Must have both close and distance vision
• Lift, sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, kneel, and ascend/descend to complete tasks when needed

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.25 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nicole Ruddick , MS/HS Principal
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]