Special Education Aide: Student Success Advocate

Soaring Heights; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Joplin R 8 School District SOARING HEIGHTS is seeking a Special Education Personal Aide for a 9-month paraprofessional position. Immediate start, with responsibilities to support teachers and students in academic and behavioral development.

The role requires completing or possessing multiple ParaPro/Pathways assessments and a 20HR Substitute Certificate. Supervision follows district policies and state regulations; focus is student success in a classroom setting.

Qualifications

• Requires 60 college credit hours or equivalent.
• Must have passed the ParaPro Assessment (before Sept 23, 2013) or
• Must have passed the Paraprofessional Assessment through Pearson (2013–2024) or
• Must have passed the ParaPro Assessment through ETS (2024–2026) or
• Must have passed the ParaPathways Assessment through ETS (July 1, 2026 forward) or
• Completed the 20HR Substitute Certificate Course

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration as part of a teaching team.
• Implement instructional strategies developed for students.
• Support skills being learned and reinforce them under teacher direction.
• Provide educational and behavioral support to meet student needs.
• Prepare for classroom instruction, including grading and attendance as directed.

Education

60 college credit hours

ParaPro Assessment (pre-2013)

Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment (2013-2024)

ParaPro Assessment through ETS (2024-2026)

ParaPathways Assessment through ETS (2026 forward)

20HR Substitute Certificate Course

Job description

Joplin R 8 School District SOARING HEIGHTS is seeking a Special Education Personal Aide for a 9-month paraprofessional position. Immediate start, with responsibilities to support teachers and students in academic and behavioral development.

The role requires completing or possessing multiple ParaPro/Pathways assessments and a 20HR Substitute Certificate. Supervision follows district policies and state regulations; focus is student success in a classroom setting.