Special Education Paraprofessional — Middle School Support

Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Public School District is hiring a Paraprofessional (2025-26) to provide instructional support to students requiring special education services under teacher supervision. Positions are level-based with higher levels paid for advanced assignments.

Responsibilities include prep work, behavior management, direct caregiving, safety, and confidentiality. The role requires completion of the substitute training or paraprofessional exam and may require restraint training per district policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Completion of the 20-hour Substitute Training Course or passing of the Paraprofessional Exam.
• Preferred: Official Transcripts with 60 hours of college credit. Prior experience in a school setting and/or working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Prepare student material and reinforce previously taught material as described by the teacher.
• Manage student behavior and classroom organization, implement policies, rules and/or regulations.
• Provide direct caregiving services (feeding, toileting, personal care) under supervision of teachers and staff.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect students.
• Respond calmly to students displaying aggressive behaviors.
• Meet and/or escort students at designated times.
• Demonstrate a positive and cooperative attitude when performing tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about students and employees.
• Attend required yearly in-service training (10 to 15 hours).
• Adhere to district policies and procedures.
• Understand and follow Board policies and procedures.
• Attend/keep current on restraint and other advanced training as directed.

Education

Official Transcripts with 60 hours of college credit

Job description

Columbia Public School District is hiring a Paraprofessional (2025-26) to provide instructional support to students requiring special education services under teacher supervision. Positions are level-based with higher levels paid for advanced assignments.

Responsibilities include prep work, behavior management, direct caregiving, safety, and confidentiality. The role requires completion of the substitute training or paraprofessional exam and may require restraint training per district policy.