Special Education Paraprofessional

Hickman Mills C-1 Public Schools; Ruskin Heights (MO); On-site; USD 22,695 - 37,809; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Missouri is seeking an Instructional Support/Paraprofessional to assist teachers and help create a supportive educational environment. The role requires a minimum of thirty-sixty college hours and the ability to work effectively with students, particularly those with disabilities. Candidates must show a commitment to youth welfare and possess strong interpersonal skills. The annual salary ranges from $22,695 to $37,809 depending on experience and qualifications, and thorough background checks are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate an interest in youth and their educational welfare.
• Ability to assist the teacher for handicapped children.
• Experience working with children in a group setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teachers to provide a well-organized environment.
• Effectively carry out oral and written instructions.

Skills

Ability to read and write

Good customer service skills

Ability to work well with others

Flexibility

Education

Thirty-sixty college hours from an accredited college

Pass the Paraprofessional test or Missouri 20-hour Online Substitute Training

Sixty college hours preferred

Job description

Date Posted: 10/16/2025

Location: Ruskin High School

Position Type: Instructional Support/Paraprofessional

Closing Date: until filled

Job Goal

To assist with a teacher, group of teachers, or throughout the building to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Requirements

• A minimum of thirty-sixty college hours from an accredited college or university is required, pass the Paraprofessional test in the State of Missouri or Missouri 20-hour Online Substitute Training Program, sixty college hours is preferred.
• Twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Be able to read and write. Have the ability to understand, and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrate an interest in youth and their educational welfare.
• Ability and desire to assist the teacher in providing an educational opportunity for the handicapped child to attain his/her maximum potential.
• Experience in working with children in a group setting.
• Ability to work well with learning community, parents teachers, students, administrators and staff with courtesy, tact, and good judgment along with having good customer service skills.
• Be of good character, neat in personal appearance, dependable, reliable, prompt, and flexible and have pleasing manners and personality.
• Ability to cooperate with teachers and willingness to take directions from teaching staff.
• Ability to stay uninvolved unless directed by the teacher, even if a situation is perceived differently than the teacher sees it.

Salary

Annual Salary Range for the 2025-2026 School Year: $22,695 - $37,809 (dependent upon experience and qualifications)

Exam Instructions

Follow this link to register for the paraprofessional exam: http://www.mo.nesinc.com/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG/SA001_TestPage.html

Preparation and Practice Test Information Can be Found here: http://www.mo.nesinc.com/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG/SA001_PrepMaterials.html

If any questions please contact Kayla at [phone]

All persons recommended for employment must pass an extensive background check through the Division of Family Services, the Missouri Highway Patrol, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Equal Opportunity

The Hickman Mills C-1 School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, 5401 E 103rd St, Kansas City, MO 64137 816-316-7000. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.