Early Education SPED Paraprofessional
About The Position
The Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional works at Freda Markley Early Childhood Center, assisting a teacher in providing educational opportunities that help children with disabilities attain their maximum potential. The role requires experience working with children in a group setting, cooperation with teaching staff, and the ability to follow oral and written instructions. The paraprofessional is expected to use courtesy, tact, good judgment, and customer service skills when working with students, parents, teachers, administrators, staff, and the learning community. They must remain uninvolved in situations unless directed by the teacher, even when they perceive a situation differently. The annual salary range for the 2026–2027 school year is $22,695–$37,809, depending on experience and qualifications. Anyone recommended for employment must pass an extensive background check through the Division of Family Services, the Missouri Highway Patrol, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Requirements
- An associate degree, 60 college credit hours, or successful completion of the Pearson Education Paraprofessional Assessment.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Be able to read and write.
- Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
- Demonstrated interest in youth and their educational welfare.
- Ability and desire to assist a teacher in supporting the educational development of children with disabilities.
- Experience working with children in a group setting.
- Ability to work well with the learning community, parents, teachers, students, administrators, and staff, using courtesy, tact, good judgment, and customer service skills.
- Good character, neat personal appearance, dependability, reliability, promptness, flexibility, and pleasing manners and personality.
- Ability to cooperate with teachers and willingness to take directions from teaching staff.
- Must pass an extensive background check through the Division of Family Services, the Missouri Highway Patrol, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation if recommended for employment.
Responsibilities
- Assist the teacher in providing educational opportunities for children with disabilities to attain their maximum potential.
- Follow oral and written instructions and directions from teaching staff.
- Work cooperatively and courteously with the learning community, parents, teachers, students, administrators, and staff.
- Remain uninvolved in situations unless directed by the teacher, even if the situation is perceived differently.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
