Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional

Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional JobID: 959 Position Type: Student Support Services/ParaprofessionalDate Posted: 9/29/2026Location: Festus R-VI Elementary SchoolDate Available: ASAP Closing Date: Open Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide The Festus School District has an immediate opening for aSpecial Education Paraprofessional Qualifications: Minimum of 60+ college credit hours & Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate preferred.Rate of Pay: $15.50 per hour minimum. Pay rate dependent on total college hours/degree/certification completed and prior experience. Benefits included (Retirement, Health & Dental Insurance)Locations: Festus Elementary School Deadline: Open until filled. Duties and Responsibilities:The duties may include (but are not limited to):Assist special teacher in classroom instruction and care of studentsAttending to and addressing personal hygiene needs of student including the changing of soiled clothing etc. (as needed)Reads tests to students and makes other accommodations from the IEP.At times participates in Class-Within-A-Class educational opportunities. (Takes notes during class, monitors behavior of students, works with individual students, etc.)Maintain a positive working relationship with staff, parents/guardians, and students.Demonstrates understanding of students' difficulties.Keeps records, writes lessons on the board and helps students correct work.Walks students to and from the bus, or other areas of school (as needed).Walks with students that have behavior difficulties between classes (as needed).Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions.Assists with set-up of classroom and prepares materials for instructionHandles attendance reports and related clerical functions.Assists in assembling / hanging materials on bulletin boards.Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, etc.Other duties as assigned by cooperating teacher &/or building administrator."Educating all students for the challenges of tomorrow" The Festus R-VI School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminateon the basis of age, gender, creed, color, national origin or handicap.