Special Education Paraprofessional, 26/27 School Year

Young World Physical Education; Neosho (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Neosho School District invites applications for a Special Education Paraprofessional for the 26/27 School Year. The role supports students with disabilities, assists with physical care, behavior management, data collection, and supervision during arrivals and events.

Four education pathways are listed for eligibility, including college credits, an associate degree, ParaPathways, or online training under DESE.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa requirement.
• Experience with students with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to transfer or reposition students safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with disabilities according to individualized needs.
• Assist with physical care including feeding and hygiene.
• Assist in managing student behavior.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about children and families.
• Support teacher with data collection and progress monitoring.
• Supervise arrival and departure as assigned.

Education

60 credit hours

Associate's degree

ParaPathways assessment

Online training (DESE Substitute Teacher Training)

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional, 26/27 School Year

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Job Details

Job ID: 5816351
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

An individual who holds this position must:

Assist students with disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning

Assist students with physical care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene

Assist in managing the behavior of students

Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students

Maintain confidentiality of information about children and their families in accordance with Board policy and law

Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events as requested by administration

Help supervise arrival and departure of students to which he or she is assigned.

Follow instructions from teachers and administrators

Data collection as required by teacher and administrators

Small group remediation as directed

Education Requirements: There are four pathways available for candidates interested in becoming a Paraprofessional.

• Complete 60 hours of college credit
• Have an Associate's Degree or higher
• Educational Testing Service (ETS) ParaPathways assessment
• Complete 20 hours of online training through DESE - Register for an online training course here. There is a $99 registration fee. The online training title does not reference paraprofessionals, and is called Substitute Teacher Training. Substitute Teacher Training has been designated as an allowable qualification for paraprofessionals in the state of Missouri.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jana Clark , HR Coordinator
• Administrative Center
• Phone: [phone], ext 1130
• Email: [e-mail]