Paraprofessional (Early Childhood housed at BWE)

Northwest School District R1; Missouri; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Dental & Vision

PEERS retirement system

EAP

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Northwest R-I School District seeks a paraprofessional to assist in providing a well-organized program for students. Responsibilities include aiding teachers with classroom management, preparing materials, and reinforcing prior lessons.

Qualifications emphasize 60 college credits with ParaPro or a DESE substitute certificate, Missouri substitute certification preferred, and experience with youth. EEO commitment is noted and positive district environment is offered.

Qualifications

• 60 hours of college credit and Paraprofessional Praxis (ParaPro) or DESE 20-hour substitute cert preferred.
• Missouri substitute certification preferred.
• Experience with young people.
• Prior school setting experience desired.
• Experience with educational applications (copying machine and computer skills) desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in maintaining classroom organization and managing students.
• Prepare teaching materials and reinforce previously taught material.
• Implement district policies, rules, and IEPs for assigned students.
• Perform clerical tasks as assigned.
• Meet or escort students at designated times and ensure safety.
• Provide needed personal, medical, and educational support as required.

Skills

Organizational ability

Attention to detail

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Office equipment knowledge

Education

60 college credits + ParaPro

Missouri substitute certification preferred

Experience with youth

Tools

Copier

Fax machine

Computer literacy

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: Additional duties may be assigned.

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.