Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional

UNION R-XI SCHOOL DISRTICT; Union (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

UNION R-XI SCHOOL DISTRTICT is seeking a paraprofessional to assist teachers and support students with a range of medical and educational needs. The role requires working closely with certified staff to reinforce instruction and to help implement individual strategies for diverse learners.

Ideal candidates will have a Missouri paraprofessional certificate or 60 college hours, plus a substitute teaching certificate, and must pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional certificate or 60 college hours and Missouri substitute teaching certification required.
• Criminal background clearance required.
• Transcripts or test results must be submitted with the application.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning as outlined by certified staff.
• Assists certified staff in devising strategies based on students’ needs, interests, and abilities.
• Monitors work, corrects papers, and supervises tests and makeup work as assigned.
• Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by certified staff.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information and works to keep a safe learning environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree and Missouri teaching certification

60 college credit hours

Missouri paraprofessional certificate

Missouri substitute teaching certificate

Job description

According to Board Policy GDBA: The district will recognize up to ten years of similar, previous experience of an employee when placing that employee on the salary schedule. The highest step a classified staff employee may enter the district is at step 11 of the salary schedule.

The ideal candidate for this position will have some medical background/experience as this position will be working with students who have a wide range of medical needs.

• Paraprofessional applicants are required to have completed at minimum 60 college hours and/or passed the Paraprofessional test and/or completed the 20 hour online substitute teacher training program in order to apply. These transcripts or test results are required to be submitted with the application.*

Paraprofessional

According to Board Policy GDBA: The district will recognize up to ten years of similar, previous experience of an employee when placing that employee on the salary schedule. The highest step a classified staff employee may enter the district is at step 11 of the salary schedule.

CLASSIFICATION:

Classified

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri paraprofessional certificate and/or a minimum of 60 college credit hours and Missouri substitute

teaching certificate required

• Bachelor’s degree and appropriate Missouri teaching certification preferred, not required
• Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and/or Superintendent may find appropriate
• Coaching experience not required, but preferred

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

JOB GOAL:

To assist and support teachers and students.

Performance Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
• Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Monitors work, corrects papers, and supervises curriculum-based testing and makeup work as assigned by the certified staff.
• Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff.
• Alerts the certified staff to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community.
• Participates in in-service training programs as approved.
• Maintains safe working environment and encourages colleagues to be safety minded in the performance of all school- related duties.
• Performs other such duties / assignments as directed by the certified staff.
• Effectively collects and maintains evidence of yearly professional development hours.
• Works well as a team member to serve all constituencies.
• Adheres to and follows all deadlines and requirements as presented by administration / state / federal law.
• Attends all meetings as requested by building and district administration.
• Maintains strict confidentiality as required by law.
• Commits to lifelong learning and growth.
• Performs any and all other related duties as assigned building and district administration.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Board approved academic calendar + 2 days with applicable health and life insurance. Classified salary schedule to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Additionally, the employee may occasionally be required to push or lift up to 50 lbs as necessary for the safety and well-being of others. Lastly, this job requires the employee to have the vision ability to read handwritten or typed materials, and meet multiple demands from several people while interacting with other staff and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB DUTIES:

The most significant duties of this position have been included in this job description. However, this job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties performed. In addition, the District may modify this position as needed to reflect the assignment of additional or supplemental duties assigned. Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties regardless of whether such duties appear in this job description.

Revised: May 5, 2017