Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional

Applitrack; Harvester (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Francis Howell School District (FHSD) seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under the direction of a certified teacher. The substitute position runs through December 2026, with hours from 8:50 am to 4:10 pm and a pay rate of $16.85 per hour.

No benefits are provided for this substitute role. The incumbent will implement behavior plans, assist with personal care needs, and contribute to a safe, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum sixty college credits or completion of Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment or Missouri's 20-hour substitute training.
• Must hold and retain a valid Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students to ensure safety and support instructional needs.
• Assist during drills and implement behavior plans as designed by teachers.
• Provide individualized or small-group instructional support and data collection.
• Assist with personal care needs and health/hygiene tasks.
• Provide crisis intervention per IEP as required (CPR, de-escalation).
• Attend required trainings; document 15 hours in year one and 10 hours annually thereafter.

Skills

Special needs support

Record-keeping

Classroom tasks

Education

60 college credits

Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment

Missouri 20-hour substitute training

Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate

Job description

Francis Howell School District (FHSD) seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under the direction of a certified teacher. The substitute position runs through December 2026, with hours from 8:50 am to 4:10 pm and a pay rate of $16.85 per hour.

No benefits are provided for this substitute role. The incumbent will implement behavior plans, assist with personal care needs, and contribute to a safe, supportive learning environment.