Special Education Paraprofessional - Cross Categorical

Applitrack; Worthington (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for Willard Intermediate North to support supervising teachers and administrators in a cross categorical setting.

The role emphasizes assisting students with disabilities, maintaining confidentiality, and working collaboratively with a team. It is an hourly, non-certified position with a 180-day term and supervision by the Director of Special Services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• 60 college hours or passing paraprofessional assessment
• Excellent written, oral, organizational, time management and communication skills
• Ability to work with students with disabilities
• Team attitude
• Ability to lift 60lbs
• CPI certification course completed or available on-site
• Background check satisfactory to Board of Education

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing environment to promote learning
• Assist in management of individual or small group behavior
• Assist in management of individual or small group learning
• Accept direction from supervisors
• Willingness to assist students with disabilities with toileting skills, as needed
• Willingness to assist students with disabilities with eating, as needed
• Demonstrates understanding of instructional methods and classroom control
• Conducts themselves professionally with students and staff
• Complete inservice hours per Missouri State Plan; hours provided by district
• Maintain confidentiality mandates
• Take initiative in leadership situations

Skills

Written skills

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Team attitude

CPI certification

Ability to lift 60lbs

Confidentiality

Education

60 college hours or paraprofessional assessment

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - Cross Categorical JobID: 2972

• Date Posted: 9/25/2026
• Location: Intermediate School - North

Position:

Special Education Paraprofessional - Willard Intermedaite North

Qualifications:

• 1. High School diploma or GED required
• 2. Meets all requirements outlined by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as it pertains to an instructional paraprofessional; which includes 60 college hours or passing the paraprofessional assessment--see more information at http://www.mo.nesinc.com/Home.aspx
• 3. Excellent written, oral, organizational, time management and communication skills
• 4. Ability to work with students with disabilities
• 5. Team attitude
• 6. Ability to lift 60lbs.
• 7. Completion of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification course - if not completed district does offer on-site course.
• 8. Must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the Board of Education.

General Summary:

This position provides assistance to one or multiple supervising teachers and/or building principal. Flexibility and strong organizational skills are important. It is equally important to be goal driven and maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality while adhering to Board Policy.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. 1. Assist in the organization environment to promote learning
2. 2. Assist in the management of individual or small group behavior
3. 3. Assist in the management of individual or small group learning
4. 4. Accept direction from supervisors (including supervising teacher)
5. 5. Willingness to assist students with disabilities with toileting skills, as needed
6. 6. Willingness to assist students with disabilities with eating, as needed
7. 7. Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of instructional methods and techniques of classroom control to be an effective instructional assistant
8. 8. Conducts themselves in a professional manner when dealing with students, immediate teacher/supervisor(s), and other faculty members
9. 9. Must complete inservice hours in accordance with the Missouri State Plan for Special Education. District will provide these hours.
10. 10. Understands and abides by confidentiality mandates
11. 11. Takes initiative in situations calling for leadership; as needed

Type of Position: Hourly, Non - Certified

Reports To: Director of Special Services

Evaluated By: Supervisory Special Services Teacher, Building Principal, Assistant Director, and Director of Special Services

Term: 180 Days (additional days when appropriate) At-Will Employee

Postings current as of 9/30/2026 1:44:08 AM CST.