Part-Time Paraeducator with Benefits: Behavioral Support

Independence School District

Independence (MO)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 36,000

Part time

46 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Part-time with benefits

Job summary

Independence School District is seeking a paraeducator to support students with behavioral goals under the guidance of a special education teacher and principal. The position is part-time with benefits and includes duties such as assisting with daily activities, supervising students, and adapting materials as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 60 college credits or ParaPro certification, and a willingness to learn email communication.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Sixty (60) semester credit hours from a college or university accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary or Secondary Education or have passed the ParaPro Assessment Test, if working in a Title I school.
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in a related area, or course work from an accredited college or university preferred.
Experience working with children or young people with behavioral needs preferred.
Ability to assist with lifting, carrying and/or holding children up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to deal with daily stressors such as inappropriate verbal and physical behaviors.
Ability to use email or willingness to learn skill with training.
Must be reliable and have good attendance.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies

Responsibilities

To work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, other staff members, and community agencies in the implementation of behavioral and instructional plans for students
To work with individual students or small groups of students to encourage and reinforce appropriate problem solving skills
To adapt learning materials, as suggested by teachers, in order to meet student needs
To collect student performance data on individual student goals and objectives
To interact positively with students and model appropriate behavior
To provide escort and assistance to students as necessary (such, but not limited to, the regular education room, restroom, lunch, recess, field trips)
To maintain confidentiality of student records and other information shared about students
To participate in requested training responsibilities (such as weekly program meetings)
To accompany students to the regular education rooms and adapt regular education material to meet their needs
To diaper and provide toileting assistance to students as necessary
To appropriately restrain students using district approved restraint procedures, if required by supervisors
To perform other job-related duties as may be assigned by the principal