Substitute Paraprofessional

SUBSTITUTE - NON EMPLOYEE; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Flexible Pay

Job summary

SUBSTITUTE - NON EMPLOYEE is seeking a Substitute Paraprofessional (SpEd Para, 1 on 1 para & ESC Para) to support classroom instruction and student success in basic academics. The role involves assisting teachers, supervising students, and participating in IEP-related activities to promote an inclusive learning environment.

The position emphasizes adapting activities, maintaining records, and responding to medical or safety needs while working under direct supervision in various school settings.

Qualifications

• Adheres to safety practices in all classrooms and common areas.
• Operates standard office equipment and relevant software as directed.
• Maintains accurate daily logs and student records with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Adapts activities and materials under supervision to reinforce classroom objectives.
• Administers immediate first aid and basic health guidance per health care professional instruction.
• Communicates with teachers, support staff, and parents about progress and IEP objectives.
• Documents daily student activities, behavior, and assignments for logs and reports.
• Models appropriate behavior and supports a safe, positive learning environment.
• Monitors students across lunch, transit, playground, classroom, and field trips.
• Supports IEP goals by providing instruction under teacher direction and adapting to mainstream settings.
• Responds to emergencies to ensure student safety.

Skills

Safety practices

Office equipment

Record keeping

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Substitute Paraprofessional (SpEd Para, 1 on 1 para & ESC Para)

Paraprofessional (Special Education) Job Description

The job of Paraprofessional (Special Education) was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for improving students success in basic academics (reading, language and/or math); relieving teachers of clerical tasks; and assisting students by modeling the skills necessary to perform assignments.

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs and/or developing children's daily living activities and behavioral skills.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents (e.g. teachers, parents, counselors and/or participates in IEP meetings, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Documents student's daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off times) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student's hourly activities.
• Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. lunch, bus stops, playground, classroom, field trips, public transportation, assemblies, kitchen, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in the implementation of IEP goals for the purpose of meeting IEP goals and/or district benchmarks. Provides instruction to students under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of implementing IEP goals assisting in adapting to mainstream classrooms and ensuring student's success.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practiced; operating standard office equipment including computers and pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 35% walking, and 15% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.

Experience – Job related experience is desired.

Clearances - Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance and Family Care Safety Registry

Salary Range: $15.18 per hour

Other Benefits

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Job Details

Job ID: 4933467

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.18 Per Hour

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional