Paraprofessional (Elementary)

Marshall Public Schools; Marshall (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Public Schools seeks a paraprofessional to assist teachers in classroom instruction and support students according to IEP accommodations. Responsibilities include taking notes, monitoring behavior, and assisting with class activities while maintaining student records and scores.

Role involves walking students to buses when needed and supporting students with behavioral challenges. Tenure is nine months with salary to be established by the Board of Education.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the listed education paths with sub certificate.
• Ability to read tests to students and adapt based on IEP accommodations.
• Experience supporting students and coordinating with staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in classroom instruction.
• Read tests to students and make accommodations from the IEP.
• Participate in class activities and monitor student behavior.
• Input student scores into computer.
• Maintain classroom records and correct student work.
• Escort students to and from the bus as needed.
• Support students with behavioral difficulties between classes.

Skills

Classroom assistance

Behavior monitoring

Recordkeeping

Student support

Education

60 college hours with sub certificate

20 hour substitute training + sub certificate

ParaPro exam with 20 hour training + sub certificate

Job description

SUMMARY: Assist teachers in educating students. (Note: Every classroom paraprofessional in the district has specific duties to perform. This is determined by the age of the students worked with and/or the specific needs of the students.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist teacher in classroom instruction.
• Reads tests to students and makes other accommodations from the IEP.
• At times participates in Social Studies and Science Class-Within-A-Class educational opportunities. (Takes notes during class, monitors behavior of students, works with individual students, etc.)
• Inputs student scores into computer.
• Has a good working relationship with regular staff members, special staff members, and students.
• Demonstrates understanding of students' difficulties.
• Maintains classroom bulletin boards.
• Keeps records, writes lessons on the board and corrects student work.
• Walks students to and from the bus (as needed).
• Walks with students that have behavior difficulties between classes (as needed).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises students (at times).

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Must have one of the following:

• 60 college hours and sub certificate
• 20 hour substitute training from DESE and sub certificate
• Passing score on para pro exam and 20 hour substitute training from DESE and sub certificate

EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Nine-month employee. Salary to be established by the Board of Education.

All Marshall Public School District applicants must adhere to a background check with the Missouri State highway patrol to be eligible for employment.