Paraprofessional

Northwest School District R1; Missouri; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board Paid Health Insurance and Life

Dental & Vision

PEERS Retirement System

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Northwest R-I School District is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to assist teachers in providing an organized program for students. You will help maintain classroom order, manage students, and prepare teaching materials under supervision.

Requirements include 60 college credits or ParaPro, with Missouri substitute certification preferred. Prior school experience and comfort with educational tech are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 60+ college credits completed or ParaPro Praxis passed.
• Missouri substitute certification preferred.
• Experience with young people in school settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in maintaining classroom organization and managing students.
• Prepare teaching materials and reinforce material as directed by teacher.
• Follow district policies and classroom procedures; protect student confidentiality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

People skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

60 college credits

ParaPro Certification

Missouri substitute certification

Tools

Computers

Copiers

Job description

Benefits

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

Board Paid Health Insurance and Life Insurance

Dental & Vision

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:

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

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. 60 hours of college credit and have passed the Paraprofessional Praxis (ParaPro Assessment), or DESE approved 20-hour substitute certification course, preferred.
2. Missouri substitute certification, preferred, see how to obtain below.
3. Experience with young people.
4. Prior experience in a school setting is desired.
5. 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:

1. Demonstrate organizational ability and attention to detail.
2. Ability to provide assistance to the school community as necessary.
3. Ability to work independently.
4. Excellent human relation skills.
5. 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.