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Fairview Elementary

Special Education Paraprofessional

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Carthage, MO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$33,941 / year median in Missouri

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Special Education Paraprofessional Carthage School District R9 Fairview Elementary - Carthage, Missouri This job is also posted in Carthage School District R9 Job Details

Job ID:

5908201

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Today

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 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