Special Education Aide & Classroom Support

Fort Zumwalt R-2 School District; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Zumwalt R-2 School District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students in resource or self-contained rooms under a teacher’s supervision.

The role involves assisting with instruction, monitoring during IEP meetings, and performing clerical tasks such as grading papers and calls, plus assisting with daily living tasks as needed. A high school diploma and preference for college hours are required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Experience working with children is preferred and is competent in the duties to be performed.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education teacher with the instruction of special education students in the classroom.
• Monitor classroom when there are IEP meetings and staffings (Only paraprofessional with a sub-certification or teaching certification to monitor a classroom).
• Assist the special education teachers as needed (i.e., grading papers, phone calls).
• Assist with the physical care of special education students as needed (i.e. diaper changing, taking to the bathroom, and feeding).

Skills

High School Diploma

Experience with children

Substitute Teacher Certification

Education

60 college hours

Job description

Fort Zumwalt R-2 School District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students in resource or self-contained rooms under a teacher’s supervision.

The role involves assisting with instruction, monitoring during IEP meetings, and performing clerical tasks such as grading papers and calls, plus assisting with daily living tasks as needed. A high school diploma and preference for college hours are required.