Special Education Paraprofessional

Macon Elementary School; Macon (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Macon Elementary School in Macon, Missouri, part of Macon County R-1 School District, is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time position supports students with disabilities and collaborates with Special Education teachers.

You will follow IEPs, monitor progress, maintain records, and participate in district trauma-informed practices. Compensation includes salary commensurate with experience, medical benefits, paid time off, and optional add-ons.

Qualifications

• Must obtain, at minimum, a valid Substitute Certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

Responsibilities

• Work with Special Education teachers to best serve our students.
• Follow the students’ education plans as prepared by the special education teacher.
• Monitor student progress, and participate in review and revision of IEPs as appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate student data and other records as required by the special education teacher.

Skills

Substitute Certificate

Education

Missouri DESE Substitute Certificate

Job description

Macon County R-1 School District (MO) Macon Elementary School - Macon, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Special Education Paraprofessional

Macon County R-1 School District (MO) Macon Elementary School - Macon, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Macon County R-1 School District (MO)

Job Details

Job ID: 5953814
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Macon R-1 School District is looking to fillan Elementary School Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year.

As part of our team, you will:

• Work in a community of great people that support you
• Be equipped with skills to identify and resolve trauma impacts as part of a trained Trauma Informed District
• Compensation package includes salary commensurate with experience, medical benefits, paid time off, and ala-cart add-on benefit options that you can select to purchase-dental/vision/long and short-term disability, HSA, etc.
• Work with a team that supports your professional growth locally and with opportunities to attend state conferences and other professional programs
• Have dedicated professional development days focused on teacher development, collaboration, and planning activities

This is a full-time position working with students with disabilities. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate and work with the Special Education teachers to best serve our students.
• Follow the students’ education plans as prepared by the special education teacher.
• Monitor student progress, and participates in review and revision of IEP, as appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate student data and other records as required by the special education teacher.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must obtain, at minimum, a valid Substitute Certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

The Macon R-1 School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment programs in its programs oractivities.

Employmentwith the Macon R-1 School District is contingent upon the successful completion and clearance of all requiredbackgroundchecks and fingerprint screenings in accordance with applicable law and District policy.

The Macon R-1 School District participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shelley Devenport , Special Education Director
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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