Paraprofessional - Early Childhood - Early Learning Center

Orchard Farm School District; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

PSRS/PEERS pension

Job summary

Orchard Farm School District is seeking a paraprofessional to join the Early Learning Center team. The role supports social, physical, and academic activities in general and special education settings, including classroom, cafeteria, and recess, with potential shifts from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Starting rate is $16.00-$19.14 per hour, based on experience and certification. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans; PTO, tuition reimbursement, and professional

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 36-60 college credit hours or DESE 20-hour substitute cert preferred.
• Missouri substitute certification preferred; obtainability noted.
• Two years experience working with students preferred.
• Ability to relate to students, staff, and parents in a positive manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with disabilities per individualized needs, including transfers and positioning.
• Assist with physical care such as feeding and bathroom needs.
• Help manage student behavior and maintain confidentiality.
• Keep teachers informed of student needs and problems.
• Participate in staff development, meetings, and events as requested by administration.
• Supervise arrival/departure and support in multiple settings during the day.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Ability to lift up to 75 lbs

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

36-60 college credit hours

Missouri substitute certification

Two years of experience with students

Tools

Word processing

Data entry systems

Job description

Orchard Farm School District is seeking a paraprofessional to join the Early Learning Center team!

Our missionis to provide a supportive, safe, and engaging learning environment in which ALL children learn at high levels.

Orchard Farm School District mission is to empower each learner to excel in diverse communities.Orchard Farm School District is located in St. Charles County, MO with a current enrollment of approximately 2,800 students and growing.Over the last decade, new developments like Charlestowne and New Town, situated along Highway 370, have contributed significantly to our increase in enrollment. Orchard Farm has beennamedby staff as a Top Workplace since 2017.

Paraprofessionals provides social, physical, and academic support and/or supervision in general and special education settings, including but not limited to, the cafeteria, classrooms, recess, and assemblies.These services may include ambulatory, eating, toileting assistance, behavior management, academic interventions/enrichment, and data collection.

Shift Hours Can Vary From 6:30 AM -6:00 PM

Starting Rate: $16.00 - $19.14, depending on experience and cerification held at time of offer

The Orchard Farm School District offers all benefit eligible employees a great benefit package including health, dental, vision and life insurance paid for theemployee by the district. Paid time off, tuition reimbursement and professional development are also offered by the district. Retirement "Pension" plan offered through PSRS/PEERS, along with many supplemental policies and 403/457(b) plans.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent, required
• 36-60 credit hours from an accredited college/university or DESE approved 20-hour substitute certification course,preferred.
• Missouri substitute certification,preferred, see how to obtain below.
• Two (2) years working with students/children, preferred.
• Ability to relate to students, staff, and parents in a positive manner
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form
• Ability to follow written and oral communication
• Ability to use word processing and data entry systems
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs occasionally
• Ability to squat, bend, kneel, reach, walk, standfrequently
• Ability to problem solve situations in a professional and logical manner
• Ability to remain calm and patient at all times
• Ability to motivate students for classroom achievements

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

An individual who holds this position is required to:

• Assist students with disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning
• Assist students with physical care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
• Assist in managing the behavior of students
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
• Maintain confidentiality of information about children and their families in accordance with Board policy and law
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events when requested by administration
• Help supervise arrival and departure of students, and provide supervision and support in multiple settings throughout the school day
• Follow instructions from teachers and administrators

The position is in a regular school setting that is noisy and active. Occassional outdoor activities are required such as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising recess.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• Current Resume
• Transcripts, if applicable
• Certificate(s), if applicable
• 3 References - email/phone