Paraprofessional (Mount Hope Elementary)
MOUNT HOPE ELEMENTARY
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Job summary
Mount Hope Elementary in OFallon, Missouri seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under the direction of the principal and teaching teams.
The role requires a high school diploma and flexibility; duties include assisting in instruction, implementing IEP accommodations, supervising students, and helping with daily living tasks.
This nine-month, at-will position offers modest pay and a family-friendly environment.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Preference for candidates with 60 college hours and substitute teacher certification.
- Experience with students with disabilities or behavioral needs preferred.
- Candidates should be flexible, reliable, and committed to diverse learners.
Responsibilities
- Assist teachers with instruction of special education students.
- Provide accommodations per IEP and monitor student progress.
- Assist with daily living skills and physical care as needed.
- Model positive behaviors and support behavior management.
Skills
Education
Job description
Starting Date: Immediately
FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT SS611
** BRING YOUR CHILDREN TO WORK! **
Our f family-friendly workplace lets you balance career and parenting
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Note: Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Special Education Paraprofessionals equip students with disabilities to excel in their educational journey by providing support to help them achieve individually identified goals.
A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent is required. Experience working with children is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who have a minimum of sixty (60) college hours and are able to obtain a substitute teacher certification and be competent in the duties to be performed. Experience working with students with disabilities, behavioral needs, or in educational settings is strongly preferred. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility, reliability, and a commitment to supporting diverse learners.
- Assist the special education teacher or general education teacher with the instruction of special education students in the classroom.
- Meets the needs of all students with disabilities on their campus under the direction of the school administration and special education teams.
- Monitors and assists students in multiple classroom environments to complete tasks, stay focused and provides accommodations per the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- Assist with the physical care of special education students as needed (i.e., diaper changing, taking to the bathroom, and feeding).
- Assists in teaching and modeling positive behaviors.
- Assists students in daily living skills such as feeding, toileting, and mobility.
- Provides support in monitoring, intervening, and redirecting student behaviors. Acts to prevent and de-escalate student behavior.
- Monitor the classroom when the classroom teacher is unavailable due to other responsibilities. (Only paraprofessionals with a sub-certification or teaching certification are eligible to work in this capacity.)
- Assists student(s) with utilization of assistive technology.
- Assists in data collection related to IEP goals
- Leads individual and small group activities with students under teacher direction.
- Facilitates communication between general education and special education teachers.
- Escorts students to and from classes, activities, and transportation buses as needed.
- Maintains documentation and records for student files; maintains and updates computer files.
- Assist in the lunchroom as assigned.
- Assist at recess as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.
- Possess the ability to effectively communicate, verbally, and in written form, with administrators, staff, and the community as needed.
Ability to maintain highly confidential information; communicate clearly both orally and in writing, and/or ability to reason and make appropriate decisions in high-stress situations.
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to concentrate in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously. This employee should have good vision and hearing capabilities.
This employee will frequently lift over 20 lbs and occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 lbs. The employee will reach, stand, walk, climb, sit, grasp, and use repetitive movements in this role.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Employment will be on an at-will basis for 9 months, beginning with the first day of the work calendar or at the time of employment, for the duration of the school year, with prorated personal leave. Each paraprofessional will be provided a work calendar showing the specific daily work schedule of the employee. The work calendar may be modified by the Board of Education at any time, as needs dictate.
Seven hours (including a 30-minute non-paid lunch period) will constitute a workday for special education paraprofessionals. A definite daily schedule will be established by the building principal and approved by the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel.
The yearly salary will be disbursed in nineteen (19) equal payments or twenty-four (24) equal payments per employee’s choice.
End of the year performance evaluations will then continue annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support staff personnel.
Approved: August 21, 1989 Revised: August 15, 1994, June 19, 2000, May 15, 2006, November 16, 2009, September 16, 2013, May 22, 2017, June 29, 2020, January 15, 2026
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Job ID: 5767598
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jun 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediate
FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT SS611
** BRING YOUR CHILDREN TO WORK! **
Our f family-friendly workplace lets you balance career and parenting
JOB TITLE: Special Education Paraprofessional
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Note: Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Special Education Paraprofessionals equip students with disabilities to excel in their educational journey by providing support to help them achieve individually identified goals.
A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent is required. Experience working with children is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who have a minimum of sixty (60) college hours and are able to obtain a substitute teacher certification and be competent in the duties to be performed. Experience working with students with disabilities, behavioral needs, or in educational settings is strongly preferred. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility, reliability, and a commitment to supporting diverse learners.
- Assist the special education teacher or general education teacher with the instruction of special education students in the classroom.
- Meets the needs of all students with disabilities on their campus under the direction of the school administration and special education teams.
- Monitors and assists students in multiple classroom environments to complete tasks, stay focused and provides accommodations per the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- Assist with the physical care of special education students as needed (i.e., diaper changing, taking to the bathroom, and feeding).
- Assists in teaching and modeling positive behaviors.
- Assists students in daily living skills such as feeding, toileting, and mobility.
- Provides support in monitoring, intervening, and redirecting student behaviors. Acts to prevent and de-escalate student behavior.
- Monitor the classroom when the classroom teacher is unavailable due to other responsibilities. (Only paraprofessionals with a sub-certification or teaching certification are eligible to work in this capacity.)
- Assists student(s) with utilization of assistive technology.
- Assists in data collection related to IEP goals
- Leads individual and small group activities with students under teacher direction.
- Facilitates communication between general education and special education teachers.
- Escorts students to and from classes, activities, and transportation buses as needed.
- Maintains documentation and records for student files; maintains and updates computer files.
- Assist in the lunchroom as assigned.
- Assist at recess as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.
- Possess the ability to effectively communicate, verbally, and in written form, with administrators, staff, and the community as needed.
Ability to maintain highly confidential information; communicate clearly both orally and in writing, and/or ability to reason and make appropriate decisions in high-stress situations.
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to concentrate in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously. This employee should have good vision and hearing capabilities.
This employee will frequently lift over 20 lbs and occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 lbs. The employee will reach, stand, walk, climb, sit, grasp, and use repetitive movements in this role.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Employment will be on an at-will basis for 9 months, beginning with the first day of the work calendar or at the time of employment, for the duration of the school year, with prorated personal leave. Each paraprofessional will be provided a work calendar showing the specific daily work schedule of the employee. The work calendar may be modified by the Board of Education at any time, as needs dictate.
Seven hours (including a 30-minute non-paid lunch period) will constitute a workday for special education paraprofessionals. A definite daily schedule will be established by the building principal and approved by the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel.
The yearly salary will be disbursed in nineteen (19) equal payments or twenty-four (24) equal payments per employee’s choice.
End of the year performance evaluations will then continue annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support staff personnel.
Approved: August 21, 1989 Revised: August 15, 1994, June 19, 2000, May 15, 2006, November 16, 2009, September 16, 2013, May 22, 2017, June 29, 2020, January 15, 2026
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $15.50 Per Hour
Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
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