Special Education Paraprofessional (elementary)

Aurora R-8 School District; Aurora (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora R-8 School District is seeking special education paraprofessionals to support K-6 students. Candidates should have 60 college hours, a 20-hour sub course, a sub certificate, or have passed the para test. A college degree or progress toward a teaching degree is preferred.

The role includes assisting with academics, behavior support, and self-care tasks with students and collaborating with multiple teachers. The position operates under a four-day school calendar (Monday-Thursday).

Qualifications

• Must have 60 college hours, a 20-hour sub course, a sub certificate, or have passed the para test.
• College degree or working towards a teaching degree is preferred.
• Ability to document well and communicate with a variety of people.

Responsibilities

• Assist with academics or self-care for K-6 students.
• Support students with behavior and various classroom needs.
• Potty-training, lifting, feeding, and related tasks as required.
• Document student progress and communicate with teachers and staff.

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Classroom coverage

Behavior support

Education

60 college hours

Substitute certificate

Para test passage

Teaching degree in progress

Job description

Aurora R-8 is seeking special education paraprofessionals to work with students at the K-6 level. Must have 60 college hours, have completed the 20 hour sub course, have a sub certificate, or have passed the para test. A college degree or someone working towards a teaching degree is preferred. This person must be willing to work with students with behavior as well as assist with academics or self-care. There will be potty-training, lifting, feeding, etc. The person must be able to document well, communicate with a variety of people, and be able to work in many classrooms and with many teachers.

Aurora does operate on a four-day school calendar (Monday-Thursday).