Special Education Paraprofessional: Classroom Support & Inclusion

Fort Zumwalt School District; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Zumwalt School District MID RIVERS ELEMENTARY in Saint Peters, Missouri seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under the supervision of the principal. The role focuses on assisting teachers, implementing IEP accommodations, and helping students develop daily living skills.

The position emphasizes flexibility, reliability, and effective communication with staff and families.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with sixty (60) college hours and substitute teacher certification.
• Experience working with students with disabilities, behavioral needs, or in educational settings is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education teacher or general education teacher with the instruction of special education students in the classroom.
• Meets the needs of all students with disabilities on their campus under the direction of the school administration and special education teams.
• Monitors and assists students in multiple classroom environments to complete tasks, stay focused and provides accommodations per the IEP.
• Assist with the physical care of special education students as needed (diaper changing, bathroom, feeding).
• Assists in teaching and modeling positive behaviors.
• Assists students in daily living skills such as feeding, toileting, and mobility.
• Provides support in monitoring, intervening, and redirecting student behaviors; de-escalation as needed.
• Assists in data collection related to IEP goals.
• Leads individual and small group activities under teacher direction.
• Facilitates communication between general and special education teachers.
• Escorts students to and from classes, activities, and transportation buses.
• Maintains documentation and records for student files; updates computer files.
• Assist in the lunchroom and at recess as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

60 college hours

Substitute certification

Experience with disabilities

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

Fort Zumwalt School District MID RIVERS ELEMENTARY in Saint Peters, Missouri seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under the supervision of the principal. The role focuses on assisting teachers, implementing IEP accommodations, and helping students develop daily living skills.

The position emphasizes flexibility, reliability, and effective communication with staff and families.