OES Special Education Paraprofessional

Gasconade Co School District R2; Missouri; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Gasconade Co School District R2 is seeking a classified paraprofessional to support students under certified staff guidance. The position emphasizes assisting with individual or small group instruction, reinforcing materials, and maintaining a safe classroom environment.

The role requires a Missouri paraprofessional certificate or 60 college credits, plus fingerprint and background clearance. Additional duties include clerical tasks, supervision during meals and bus duty, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri paraprofessional certificate and/or 60 college credits.
• Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance.
• Alternatives to above qualifications may be approved by the Board/Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assists certified staff in devising strategies to reinforce materials based on student needs.
• Monitors work, corrects papers, and supervises tests and makeup work as assigned.
• Serves as information source for guest teachers in absence of the special education teacher.
• Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as directed.
• Alerts staff to problems or information about individual students.
• Supervises students at all times as requested by administration.
• Acts as resource to General Education Intervention Team and/or IEP Team when asked.

Skills

Background clearance

Fingerprint clearance

Paraprofessional knowledge

Education

Missouri paraprofessional certificate

60 college credits

Job description

District Mission Statement:

To inspire lifelong learners who are self-sufficient and ethical citizens.

CLASSIFICATION:

Classified

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Missouri paraprofessional certificate and/or a minimum of 60 college credit hours.
2. Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and/or Superintendent may find appropriate

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal and Director of Special Education Services

JOB GOAL:

To work with supervisors, staff, students, and parents to facilitate successful learning experiences for children in the school.

REQUIRED PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
2. 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.
3. Monitors work, corrects papers, and supervises curriculum-based testing and makeup work as assigned by the certified staff.
4. Serves as the chief source of information and help to any guest teacher assigned in the absence of the special education teacher.
5. Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff.
6. Alerts the certified staff to any problem or special information about an individual student.
7. Properly supervises students at all times and as requested by building administration.
8. When requested, serves as a resource person to the General Education Intervention Team and/or IEP Team.
9. Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community.
10. Participates in in-service training programs as approved.
11. Maintains safe working environment and encourages colleagues to be safety minded in the performance of all school-related duties.
12. Performs other such duties / assignments as directed by the certified staff.
13. Assists as directed by certified staff in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the IEP Team.
14. Effectively collects and maintains evidence of yearly professional development hours.
15. Works well as a team member to serve all constituencies.
16. Adheres to and follows all deadlines and requirements as presented by administration / state / federal law.
17. Attends all meetings as requested by building and district administration.
18. Maintains strict confidentiality as required by law.
19. Commits to life-long learning and growth.
20. Performs any and all other related duties as assigned by the building principal or the Director of Special Services.
21. Follow schedule developed by building principal and classroom teacher to meet assigned obligations.
22. Supervise students in the lunchroom, recess and during bus duty times as assigned by building principal.
23. Assist student with personal care as needed.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Board approved academic calendar + 1 additional day. Salary to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:

Each employee will be evaluated by his/her supervisor(s) on a regular basis according to evaluation procedures established by the Board of Education. Evaluations will be based on general expectations for all employees, and the specific responsibilities of the position being evaluated.

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 25 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 jobdescription.However, this job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties performed.In addition, the District may modify this position as needed to reflectthe 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: October 23, 2023