Paraprofessional - Middle School

Orchard Farm School District; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Retirement PSRS/PEERS

Job summary

Orchard Farm School District in Missouri seeks a paraprofessional to join Orchard Farm Middle School. The role provides social, physical and academic support in general and special education settings, including supervision in cafeteria, classrooms, and during assemblies.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 60 college credits or DESE 20-hour substitute certification, and preferred Missouri substitute certification. Emphasis on reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 60 college credits or a DESE approved 20-hour substitute course is required.
• Missouri substitute certification preferred.
• Ability to relate to students, staff, and parents positively.
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to use word processing and data entry systems.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to squat, bend, kneel, reach, walk and stand frequently.
• Ability to problem solve professionally and remain calm.

Responsibilities

• Provide social, physical, and academic support and supervision in general and special education settings.
• Assist with ambulatory, eating and toileting needs as applicable.
• Assist students with disabilities according to individualized needs.
• Help manage student behavior and keep the teacher informed of needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about children and families.
• Participate in staff development and attend meetings and events when requested.
• Assist with arrival/departure and supervise students in multiple settings.
• Follow instructions from teachers and administrators.

Skills

Relate to students

Clear communication

Follow directions

Word processing

Data entry systems

Lifting 75 lbs

Move and kneel

Calm under pressure

Motivate students

Education

High school diploma

60 college credits

Substitute certification preferred

Job description

Orchard Farm Middle School is seeking a paraprofessional to join our team!

Our district mission is to empower each learner to excel in diverse communities. Orchard Farm School District is located in St. Charles, MO with a current enrollment of approximately 2,600 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 been named by 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 and also enjoy discounts for tuition based programs up to 30% off.

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 occasionally
• Ability to squat, bend, kneel, reach, walk, stand frequently
• 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 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. Occasional 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