Paraprofessional - Junior High

Orchard Farm School District; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Retirement pension (PSRS/PEERS)

403/457(b) plans

Job summary

Orchard Farm Junior High School is seeking a paraprofessional to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year. The role provides social, physical, and academic support in general and special education settings, including cafeteria, classroom, recess, and assemblies.

Responsibilities include assisting students with disabilities, supporting personal care tasks, supervising activities, and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 60 credit hours from an accredited college/university or a DESE approved 20-hour substitute certification course.
• Missouri substitute certification preferred.
• Ability to relate to students, staff, and parents in a positive manner.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use word processing and data entry systems.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to move and supervise students in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with disabilities according to individualized needs, including transfers and positioning.
• Assist with physical care including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene.
• Help manage student behavior and keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about children and families.
• Participate in staff development and school events as requested by administration.
• Supervise arrival/departure and support in multiple settings throughout the day.
• Follow directions from teachers and administrators.

Skills

Student relations

Verbal & written communication

Follow instructions

Word processing/data entry

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

60 credits / substitute certification course

Job description

Orchard Farm Junior High School is seeking a paraprofessional to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year!

Our district mission is to empower each learner to excel in diverse communities.Ochard FarmSchool Dis trictis located in St. Charles, MO with a current enrollment of approximately2,600students 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.

The Orchard Farm School District offers a great benefit package including health, dental, vision and life insurance paid for the employee 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.

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 and toileting assistance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent, required
• 60 credit hours from an accredited college/university or DESE approved 20-hour substitute certification course,required
• Missouri substitute certification,preferred, see how to obtain below.
• 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 occassionaly
• 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 how Missouri Teacher Certification orSubstitute Certificationmay 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 hygieneAssist 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:

• Letter of Interest/Cover Letter
• Current Resume, required
• Transcripts, if applicable
• Certificate(s), if applicable
• 3 References - email/phone included, required