Paraprofessional

Aurora R-8 School District; Aurora (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora R-8 School District is seeking a paraprofessional to support students in a behavior support classroom and with individuals at the early childhood elementary level for this school year.

The role requires 60 college hours or having passed the Para Praxis Pro; a degree or progress toward a teaching degree is preferred. Candidate should be able to assist with personal hygiene tasks, lift/position students, and document progress while working with a diverse team.

Qualifications

• 60 college hours or completion of Para Praxis Pro.
• College degree preferred or candidate pursuing teaching degree.
• Willingness to assist with personal hygiene and daily care.
• Able to lift/position a student and support academics.
• Strong documentation and collaboration with diverse staff.

Responsibilities

• Work in a behavior support classroom and with individual students.
• Help students regulate and learn behavior skills for life.
• Assist with personal hygiene tasks and daily care as needed.
• Model and reinforce positive behaviors and supports across settings.
• Document progress and communicate with staff and families.

Skills

Documentation skills

Behavior support

Student assistance

Lifting/Positioning

Hygiene assistance

Education

60 college hours

Para Praxis Pro

Teaching degree in progress (preferred)

Job description

Come join our team, we have a four day work week and a staff daycare. Aurora R-8 is seeking a paraprofessional to work ina behavior support classroom and with individual students at the early childhood elementary level for this school year. The purpose of our behavior support classroom is to provide students with the opportunity to regulate and learn behavior skills to support them in life. The applicant must have 60 college hours or have passed the Para Praxis Pro. A college degree or someone working towards a teaching degree is preferred. They must also be willing to help with personal hygiene tasks, be able to lift/position a student, and help with personal tasks as well as assist with academics. The person must be able to document well and be able to work with a variety of people.