Special Education Paraprofessional: Learning Support Aide

Owensville Elementary School; Owensville (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensville Elementary School in Owensville, MO is seeking a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to support students and collaborate with certified staff in delivering inclusive learning experiences.

You will assist in reinforcing skills, supervise students, and help maintain a safe classroom environment while adhering to privacy and district guidelines. This full-time position offers collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri paraprofessional certificate and/or a minimum of 60 college credit hours.
• Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and/or Superintendent may find appropriate

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assists certified staff in devising strategies to reinforce learning based on individual needs.
• Monitors work, corrects papers, and supervises tests as assigned by certified staff.
• Serves as the chief information source to guest teachers in the absence of the special education teacher.
• Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned.
• Alerts staff to problems or information about students.
• Supervises students as requested by administration.
• Serves as resource for IEP/General Education Intervention Teams when needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information and adheres to laws.
• Attends in-service training and maintains safe working environment.

Skills

Classroom support

Student assistance

Confidentiality

Education

Missouri paraprofessional certificate

60 college credit hours

Job description

Owensville Elementary School in Owensville, MO is seeking a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to support students and collaborate with certified staff in delivering inclusive learning experiences.

You will assist in reinforcing skills, supervise students, and help maintain a safe classroom environment while adhering to privacy and district guidelines. This full-time position offers collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and opportunities for professional development.