Special Education Paraprofessional

Young World Physical Education; Tipton (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Tipton R-VI School District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support teachers and students in a K-5 setting at Tipton Elementary. The role involves assisting with instructional delivery, implementing classroom and student support plans, and collaborating with teams on student progress.

Applicants should be prepared to participate in professional development and communicate regularly with parents, with duties including duties related to 504 plans, IEPs, and student safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum: 60 hours college
• Valid Missouri Substitute Certificate
• Ability to support instruction and communicate with parents

Responsibilities

• Provide support for instruction to students
• Assist the teacher in implementing classroom behavior plans
• Participate in building, grade level, and subject area committees
• Participate in professional development activities
• Complete and submit required forms and reports on time
• Communicate progress with parents regularly
• Serve on IEP/504 teams or other student support teams as needed
• Assist in implementing 504 plans and individual education programs

Education

60 hours college

Missouri Substitute Certificate

Tools

None

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5887157

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Special Education Paraprofessional

Description Summary

Tipton school district is seeking a paraprofessional to provide support for special education teachers and students. Paraprofessionals are responsible for assisting teachers with the implementation of instruction and assisting students. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

An individual who holds this position is required to:

Provide support for instruction to students

Assist the teacher in the implementation of a classroom disciplinary plan

Participate in building, grade level, and subject area committees

Participate in professional development activities

Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner

Assist the teacher in communicating regularly with parents regarding progress and other educational concerns

Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team or other student assistance teams as requested

Assist in the Implementation of special educational plans such as 504 plans, individual educational programs, and individual health plans

Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination, and harassments as directed by Board policy

Supervisory Duties

Supervise students at all times

Qualifications

Education

Minimum: 60 hours college

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Missouri Substitute Certificate

Skills and Abilities

Language

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Read and understand board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance as applicable or conveyed by the supervising teacher

Complete forms and engage in written correspondence

Present information to students when requested and effectively and respond to questions

Computation

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Work with basic mathematical concepts

Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations

Reasoning

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Solve a variety of problems in many different situations

Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Ashlee Pettigrew , Elem Principal
• Tipton Elementary K-5
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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