In School Suspension

Willard R-2 School District; Middle School; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Willard R-2 School District is seeking an hourly instructional aide to support students with tasks from other classes while ensuring a structured environment. Candidates should be able to handle multiple tasks, maintain confidentiality, and work under deadlines to support student success.

The position requires 60 college hours or MO Paraprofessional Test, plus excellent communication skills and prior instructional aide experience. Reports to building administrator and works 180 days per year.

Qualifications

• 60 college hours or passing MO Paraprofessional Test.
• Excellent written, oral, organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Experience related to instructional aide role.
• Ability to multi-task and take direction.

Responsibilities

• Participates as an effective team member across settings to promote collaboration for student success by carrying out team decisions as assigned.
• Contributes relevant information and assists with planning, problem solving and decision making.
• Assists with the preparation of instructional/learning resources.
• Performs support tasks to enhance the effectiveness of the learning environment.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities as required.
• Supervise students in the cafeteria or as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to students, parents, parent communications and/or classroom activities.
• Carries out work responsibilities effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions and new or emergency situations.
• Performs routine instructional and non-instructional support tasks, including clerical duties and use of adaptive/assistive equipment or technology.
• Meets applicable district physical ability as well as health and safety guidelines for the position.
• Demonstrates respect for students, staff and parents in all situations.

Skills

MO Paraprofessional Test

Communication skills

Instructional aide experience

Multi-tasking

Education

60 college hours

MO Paraprofessional Test

Job description

• 60 college hours or passing score on the MO Paraprofessional Test and hold a Missouri subsitute certificate
• Excellent written, oral, organizational, time management and communication skills
• Experience related to the specific responsibilities and competencies of the instructional aide role
• Ability to multi-task and take direction

General Summary:

This position provides a structured environment where students will complete their academic work from other classes while providing support for students. Flexibility and strong organizational skills are important. It is equally important to be goal driven and maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality while adhering to Board Policy.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Participates as an effective team member across all settings in a manner that promotes collaboration for student success by carrying out team decisions as assigned.
• Contributes relevant information and assists with planning, problem solving and decision making.
• Assists with the preparation of instructional/learning resources.
• Performs support tasks to enhance the effectiveness of the learning environment.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities as required.
• Supervise students in the cafeteria or as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to students, parents, parent communications and/or classroom activities.
• Carries out work responsibilities effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions and new or emergency situations.
• Performs routine instructional and non-instructional support tasks, including clerical duties and use of adaptive/assistive equipment or technology.
• Meets applicable district physical ability as well as health and safety guidelines for the position.
• Demonstrates respect for students, staff and parents in all situations.

Type of Position: Hourly - non-exempt

Salary Schedule: Para

Reports to: Building administrator

Evaluated by: Building administrator

Term of service: 180 days, At-will employee