Special Education Paraprofessional

Macon R-1 School District is looking to fill an Elementary School Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2025-2026 school year.  

As part of our team, you will:

• Work in a community of great people that support you
• Be equipped with skills to identify and resolve trauma impacts as part of a trained Trauma Informed District
• Compensation package includes salary commensurate with experience, medical benefits, paid time off, and ala-cart add-on benefit options that you can select to purchase-dental/vision/long and short-term disability, HSA, etc.
• Work with a team that supports your professional growth locally and with opportunities to attend state conferences and other professional programs
• Have dedicated professional development days focused on teacher development, collaboration, and planning activities

This is a full-time position working with students with disabilities. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate and work with the Special Education teachers to best serve our students.
• Follow the students’ education plans as prepared by the special education teacher.
• Monitor student progress, and participates in review and revision of IEP, as appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate student data and other records as required by the special education teacher.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Employment will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check and fingerprint check by the Missouri State Highway Patrol

Our core beliefs drive our culture for success, where we strive to be a model of excellence, preparing and empowering students to meaningfully contribute to their future. 

• We believe in the intellectual, personal, social, and emotional development of all students and staff
• Upholding strong moral principles and community/school values
• Fostering a growth mindset in our students and learning community through a well-rounded educational experience
• Fostering a culture of collaboration and community through consistent engagement, full transparency, and shared goals for a successful district
• Education is vital to meet the needs of all students and to improve our community
• Our district can powerfully impact the lives of all students, staff, and community

Applications will be pulled 7 days after initial posting.  If no candidate has been selected, position will remain open until filled.