Paraprofessional

Houston R-I School District; Houston (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston R-I School District is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to assist teachers in developing instructional programs for students individually or in groups. You will help prepare materials, support classroom discipline, and conduct planned activities using teacher-designated methods and resources.

The position emphasizes working with students with special needs, data collection, and collaboration with teachers and staff to ensure an environment of learning and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty college hours, or an active Missouri substitute certificate.
• Active Missouri substitute certification within 30 days of employment.
• Strong technology and office equipment skills.

Responsibilities

• Embrace and support the district mission of “Expecting Excellence… Learning for All.”
• Assist in classroom behavior management per district procedures.
• Maintain class and student records, data collection, and assessments.
• Perform clerical functions in student record keeping, monitor assignments, and IEP goal tracking.
• Provide remedial instruction under supervision of a special education teacher.
• Support substitute teachers in the absence of the classroom teacher.
• Participate in staff development, faculty meetings, and special events.
• Assist school personnel with daily activities and supervise traffic, crossings, and lunch/recess.

Skills

Technology proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Special needs experience

Education

Sixty college hours or Missouri substitute certificate

Missouri substitute certification within 30 days

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE:

Performs a variety of tasks, assisting the teacher in the development of an instructional program by working with students individually or in small/large groups, preparing instructional materials, assisting in the implementation of classroom discipline, and conducting planned activities using teacher-designated methods and materials. Some positions may require aptitude and skill in working with students' specific disabilities or learning needs.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Non-Exempt; Full-Time

REPORTS TO:

Process Coordinator

EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisionsof Board policy GDN: Evaluation of Support Staff.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of sixty college hours, or an active Missouri substitute certificate.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Active state of Missouri substitute certification within 30 days of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient use of technology and office equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with students, staff, coworkers, and administrators.
• Knowledge and experience of working with children with special needs preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Embrace and work continually in support of the district mission of “Expecting Excellence… Learning for All.”
• Demonstrate standards of character and behavior to serve as an effective role model for students.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude in working with children with special needs.
• Assist in classroom behavior management in accordance with the district's discipline procedures, which may include the physical restraint, physical movement, lifting, and carrying of students.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist the classroom teacher in maintaining class and student records, data collection, and assessments.
• Perform various clerical functions in student record keeping, monitor assignments, IEP goal tracking, maintain accurate files, and other related functions.
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make-up work as assigned by the teacher.
• Provide remedial instruction, as requested, under the supervision of a special education teacher.
• Serve as a source of information and support to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the classroom teacher.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as instructed.
• Provide assistance in and out of the classroom.
• Assist school personnel with daily activities.
• Manage traffic control, student crossings, and recess/lunchroom supervision.
• Work closely with teachers and students.
• Other duties may be assigned.

KEY SKILLS/CHARACTERISTICS:

• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility
• Commitment
• Dependability
• Integrity and fairness
• Punctuality; ability to maintain a good work record.
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality of information about children and their families.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in oral and written form.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district and legal requirements.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Nine-month employee. This is an at-will position that may be terminated by either the school district or the employee with two weeks' notice. Wages are dependent on experience and education, as determined by the board-approved salary schedule. Eligible for a benefit package as established by the board of education for full-time employees.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Houston R-I School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from illegal discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Houston R-I School District is an equal opportunity employer.