Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional
- Part Time (AM)
Grain Valley R-5 School District
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
- GRAIN VALLEY, Missouri This job is also posted in Grain Valley Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5783878
Application Deadline:
Aug 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 17, 2026
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is primarily responsible for the facilitation of full participation and success of special education students by providing appropriate academic, physical and/or social support.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Appropriately assist special education students with academic tasks. With guidance from teachers, reinforces material initially introduced by teachers.
Assists students as needed with physical tasks, e.g., getting on/off bus, taking off/putting on outerwear, carrying lunch trays, assisting with transferring students from area to area, using the restroom, etc.
Provides physical assistance as needed; this can include but is not limited to: lifting students, assisting with or performing catheterization procedures, changing diapers, performing transfers, e.g., from wheelchair to desk chair.
On a frequent, routine basis, report student performance, especially changes in performance, to the special education case manager.
As needed, become familiar with the strengths and challenges of students in order to provide appropriate support. This includes familiarization with student IEPs.
Collect student-related data as directed.
Perform duties as bus aide as directed by Process Coordinator or Director.
Perform other duties as directed by the Director, Principal, or Process Coordinator
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
High school diploma or GED At least 60 college hours or successful completion of the Paraprofessional exam
Previous experience working with children is preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT
9 month position
Part-time
- 4 days per week
- Monday-Thursday
- AM only (7:45 a.m
- 11:15 a.
m.)
Reports to Director of Special Education and Building Principal
Non-exempt
Position Type:
Part-Time
Salary:
$15.47 to $20.27 Per Hour
Job Requirements