Paraprofessional

Northwest High School; Cedar Hill (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board Paid Health Insurance

Life Insurance

PEERS Retirement System

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northwest High School in Cedar Hill, Missouri seeks a paraprofessional to assist in providing an organized program for students. The role involves classroom support, student supervision, and assisting with instructional materials and IEPs.

Responsibilities include maintaining order, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties under the teacher's direction. Prior school experience and knowledge of educational apps are preferred.

Qualifications

• 60 hours of college credit required or preferred.
• ParaPro Assessment or DESE 20-hour substitute cert preferred.
• Experience with young people.
• Prior school setting experience desired.
• Familiarity with educational applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in maintaining classroom organization and student behavior.
• Supervise students and escort them as needed.
• Prepare teaching materials and reinforce previously taught material.
• Implement IEPs and school policies as directed.
• Perform clerical tasks and use office equipment as needed.
• Support the teacher in meeting students' individual needs.

Skills

Classroom support

Student supervision

Administrative tasks

Education

60 hours of college credit

ParaPro certification preferred

Missouri substitute certification preferred

Tools

Office equipment

Computers & copier use

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is a full-time position with benefits, including:

Board Paid Health Insurance and Life Insurance

PEERS Retirement System

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off

JOB SUMMARY:

To assist in providing an appropriate well organized program for students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Additional duties may be assigned.

• Assists teacher in:
• Maintaining classroom organization.
• Managing students.
• Preparing teaching materials.
• Reinforcing previously taught materials as described by teacher.
• Implementing policies, rules and/or regulations.
• Implementing IEPs of assigned students.
• Adheres to district policies and departmental, building and classroom procedures.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
• Maintains confidentiality of information about students.
• Performs clerical responsibilities as assigned by the teacher.
• Meets or escorts students at designated times.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the teacher.
• Paraprofessionals assigned to individual students will meet the needs of the student as outlined in the I.E.P.
• Performs medical, educational, physical, behavioral, and personal care tasks requiring specialized training for assigned students.
• Critical needs status will be determined by the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and the Chief Academic Officer.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 60 hours of college credit and have passed the Paraprofessional Praxis (ParaPro Assessment), or DESE approved 20-hour substitute certification course, preferred.
• Missouri substitute certification, preferred, see how to obtain below.
• Experience with young people.
• Prior experience in a school setting is desired.
• Experience with educational applications (i.e., copying machine and computer skills) is desired.

Information regarding Missouri Teacher Certification or Substitute Certification may be obtained at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website: www.dese.mo.gov

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrate organizational ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to provide assistance to the school community as necessary.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of office equipment (computers, copiers, fax machine, and related items).

***The Northwest R-I School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Northwest R-I School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, genetics, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Paraprofessional

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Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Lisa Barnhart
• 4290 Gravois Rd
• House Springs, Missouri 63051
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]