Special Education Paraprofessional - Speech Support

Columbian Elementary; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbian Elementary in Carthage, Missouri is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist the special services teacher and support students in speech-related activities. Responsibilities include preparing materials, providing services, assisting with classroom management, and promoting positive interactions with students and staff.

This full-time position requires at least 60 college credits or an associate degree or equivalent Missouri certification, with preference for experience

Qualifications

• Eligible with one of: 60 college credit hours, Associate’s degree or higher, Missouri ParaPro Assessment passing score (before 2013-09-23), Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score (after 2013-09-23), or completed Missouri’s 20-hour online substitute training program.
• Experience in working with disabled populations preferred.
• Role supports the special services teacher and students assigned to that teacher.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials as assigned and provide services to students as assigned.
• Assist students in moving about the building and completing assignments.
• Demonstrate knowledge in working with disabled population and communicate effectively with staff and students.
• Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Experience with disabled populations

Effective communication

Adaptability

Education

60 college credit hours

Associate’s degree or higher

Missouri ParaPro Assessment passing score

Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score

Missouri’s 20-hour online substitute training program

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - Speech Support

Carthage School District R9 Columbian Elementary - Carthage, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Carthage School District R9

Job Details

Job ID: 5910538
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Paraprofessional

Responsible to: Building principal, Director of Special Services, and special services teacher to whom assigned

Qualifications:

Individuals with one of the following qualifications are eligible to be a paraprofessional:

• 60 college credit hours,
• Associate’s degree or higher,
• Missouri ParaPro Assessment passing score (before September 23, 2013),
• Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score (after September 23, 2013), or
• Completed Missouri’s20-hour online substitute training program

Experience in working with disabled populations preferred.

Primary Function:

To assist the special services teacher to whom assigned and to work with students assigned to that teacher.

Specific Duties:

Program Operation:

• Prepare materials as assigned.
• Provide services to students as assigned.
• Provide for individual differences.
• Assist students in completing assignments.
• Assist students in moving about the building.
• Demonstrate knowledge in working with disabled population.
• Use time effectively.
• Communicate effectively with students.
• Communicate effectively with staff.

Classroom Management:

• Assist in organizing classroom to promote learning.
• Demonstrate knowledge in working with students with behavior problems.
• Follow classroom management procedures as set by teacher.

Interpersonal Relationships:

• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with students.
• Demonstrate patience, respect and understanding for students.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with staff.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with parents.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Participate in professional growth activities.
• Demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm toward work.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the school district.
• Follow guidelines developed by the teacher.

Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required