Special Education Paraprofessional
Job in
Neosho, Newton County, Missouri, 64850, USA
Listed on 2026-01-22
Listing for:
Young World Physical Education
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-01-22
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Special Education Paraprofessional
Neosho SD District Wide - All Buildings - Neosho, Missouri Open in Google Maps
This job is also posted in Neosho School District
Job DetailsJob : 5313750
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jan 19, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist students with disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning
- Assist students with physical care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
- Assist in managing the behavior of students
- Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
- Maintain confidentiality of information about children and their families in accordance with Board policy and law
- Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events as requested by administration
- Help supervise arrival and departure of students to which he or she is assigned.
- Follow instructions from teachers and administrators
- Data collection as required by teacher and administrators
- Small group remediation as directed
Education Requirements: There are four pathways available for candidates interested in becoming a Paraprofessional.
- Complete 36 hours of college credit
- Have an Associate's Degree or higher
- Pass the Paraprofessional Assessment - Para Praxis
- Complete 20 hours of online training through DESE - Register for an online training course here. There is a $99 registration fee. The online training title does not reference paraprofessionals, and is called Substitute Teacher Training. Substitute Teacher Training has been designated as an allowable qualification for paraprofessionals in the state of Missouri.
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:
Special Education >
Special Education Assistant
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Tammie Hays, Human Resources
- Administrative Center
- Phone: , ext 1130
- Email: haystammie
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