Special Education SOAR Paraprofessional

The Macon R-1 School District is seeking a Special Education SOAR Paraprofessional for the 2025-2026 school year.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Employment will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check and fingerprint check by the Missouri State Highway Patrol
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, talk or hear.
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions.
• The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, and/or move up to 75 pounds such as students.
• Be able to work with students, faculty, and the general public in a diplomatic, friendly manner.
• Must maintain a minimum of a DESE issued Substitute Certificate.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• • Actively supervise students, to include moving through the school building, classrooms, sidewalks, playgrounds, etc. while working with students.
  • May be required to supervise multiple students during pick-up and drop-off, in the lunch room, on the playground, and in multiple settings in the school environment.
  • May be required to perform physical restraint on students who are in an imminent threat of harm to themselves or others, as trained by the District.
  • Must be able to assist special education teachers as needed in daily carrying out of classroom activities.
  • Assist with the physical care of special education students as need (i.e. taking to the bathroom, diaper changes, feeding, escorting to services or classes, transferring students to and from wheelchairs, etc.)
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality or information about children and their families in accordance with Board policy and the law.
  • Regular, consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.
  • Implement comprehensive positive behavioral support plans with teacher instruction.
  • Implement effective behavior management strategies.
  • Implement materials and utilize effective strategies to support the individual needs of students.
  • Uses time wisely, is organized, and works well with others.
  • Communicates effectively with the Special Education teacher and classroom teacher.
  • Maintains documentation on the progress of each student.
  • Attends training sessions and meetings as they occur.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Implements technology as appropriate within the small group setting.
  • Supports students in an inclusion classroom setting.
  • Establishes a positive and supportive relationship with the students, and encourages independent functioning rather than dependency when appropriate.
  • Supports established building, classroom, and behavior management procedures.
  • Maintains ethical behavior and confidentiality in the conduct of district business.
  • Assists with the personal care of students as needed (toilet assistance, feeding, lifting).
  • Ride the handicapped bus as needed.
  • Obtain crisis management certification.
  • Continuously increase professional development in behavior and disabilities.

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