Paraprofessional

Purdyk12; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdy R-II School District in Purdy, MO, seeks a Paraprofessional, Special Education, to assist the teacher in maintaining classroom activities and environment so that students may learn effectively.

Qualifications include a high school graduate or higher, 60 hours toward a degree or ParaPro, experience with children, and the ability to work with diverse learners in a supportive setting. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent; 60 hours toward a college degree or ParaPro assessment.
• Ability to work with and support children; energetic and patient.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and classroom procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in maintaining classroom activities and environment to support student learning.
• Supports individualized and small-group instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Maintains a safe, organized, and inclusive classroom setting.

Skills

Language skills

Reasoning ability

Technology

Other skills

Education

High school graduate/60 college hours or ParaPro

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Purdy R-II School District

• Date Posted:
  8/19/2026
• Location:
  Purdy Elementary School

Description: Paraprofessional, Special Education
Job Summary: Assists the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively.
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience: High school graduate or equivalent; 60 hours or more toward a college degree or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment; reliable, ability to meet and work effectively with others; experience in working with children; high energy level; ability to deal patiently and empathetically with young children; knowledge of early childhood development.
Language Skills:Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
Technology: Proficiency with computer applications including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Be able to understand and submit electronic reports to local, state, and federal agencies. Have the ability to learn new systems and software.
Other Skills and Abilities: In relation to other duties assigned.
Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this particular environment. The employee is continuously interacting with public, staff, and students. The employee frequently will be required to meet multiple demands from several people. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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