Special Education Paraprofessional - Essential Skills (2026-2027)

Willard Public Schools; Willard (MO); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Willard R-2 School District seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional - Essential Skills for the Willard North Elementary area. This hourly, non-certified position supports supervising teachers and the principal with students, including those with disabilities.

Involves CPI training and confidentiality requirements; 180-day term and potential on-site CPI opportunities. The role emphasizes organization, learning support, and a professional, collaborative approach in a school setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 60 college hours or passing the paraprofessional assessment per Missouri DOE requirements.
• Excellent written, oral, organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to work with students with disabilities.
• Team attitude and collaboration.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Completion of CPI certification or on-site training offered by the district.
• Must pass a background check satisfactory to the Board of Education.

Responsabilités

• Assist in organizing the learning environment to promote classroom learning.
• Assist in managing behavior of individuals or small groups.
• Assist in managing learning for individuals or small groups.
• Take direction from supervisors (including supervising teacher).
• Assist students with disabilities with toileting needs, as required.
• Assist students with disabilities with eating, as required.
• Apply instructional methods and classroom management techniques effectively.
• Maintain professionalism with students and staff at all times.
• Complete in-service hours per Missouri State Plan; district will provide hours.
• Maintain confidentiality and take initiative when leadership is needed.

Connaissances

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Team attitude

Lift 60 lbs

CPI certification

Background check clearance

Formation

High school diploma or GED

60 college hours or paraprofessional assessment

Description du poste

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Willard R-2 School District

Special Education Paraprofessional - Essential Skills (2026-2027) JobID: 2978

• Date Posted:
  10/12/2026

Position: Special Education Paraprofessional - Essential Skills - Willard North Elementary
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. Assist in the organization environment to promote learning
• 2. Assist in the management of individual or small group behavior
• 3. Assist in the management of individual or small group learning
• 4. Accept direction from supervisors (including supervising teacher)
• 5. Willingness to assist students with disabilities with toileting skills, as needed
• 6. Willingness to assist students with disabilities with eating, as needed
• 7. Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of instructional methods and techniques of classroom control to be an effective instructional assistant
• 8. Conducts themselves in a professional manner when dealing with students, immediate teacher/supervisor(s), and other faculty members
• 9. Must complete in-service hours in accordance with the Missouri State Plan for Special Education. District will provide these hours.
• 10. Understands and abides by confidentiality mandates
• 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 10/16/2026 1:48:17 PM CST.