Part time Paraprofessional-Job Coach - Bridge to Success

Orchard Farm School District; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Orchard Farm School District is seeking a part-time paraprofessional for the Bridge to Success program for the 2025-26 school year. The role focuses on supporting work experience opportunities, developing pre-employment skills, and guiding students with community partners.

The position requires a minimum of 60 college credit hours and a DESE substitute certification. Candidates should have strong communication skills, reliability, and the ability to work with students, staff, and partners.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 60 college credit hours from an accredited college or university.
• Valid/Active substitute certification through DESE (must be obtained at start of employment).
• Strong communication skills for interacting with students, staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional program with a focus on work experience opportunities for special education students.
• Develop pre-employment and employment skills.
• Act as liaison with community organizations and district partners to meet work-education objectives.
• Counsel students on job search skills and career options.
• Assist with documentation and reporting for program participation.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Verbal communication

Instructions follow

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

60 college credit hours

DESE substitute certification

Job description

Orchard Farm School District is seeking a Part-time Paraprofessional to join our team at the Bridge to Success program for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year. The Paraprofessional will provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for supporting work experience opportunities for special education students with community businesses and organizations; to develop pre-employment and employment skills; to provide information and/or direction to students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

An individual who holds this position is responsible for:

• Maintains regular attendance.
• Complies with State Law and District policies and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality; unquestionable integrity.
• Assists transition coordinator, teacher, and related staff for the purpose of supporting or developing students’ vocational skills and responds to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Collects proper documentation for the purpose of meeting requirements of program participation and/or parent/guardian approval.
• Serve as liaison with community organizations and businesses and school partners for the purpose of meeting the work education objectives.
• Maintains confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic lists and records for the purpose of task analysis.
• Counsels students in job search skills for the purpose of informing them of employment and career options.
• Drives to and monitors students’ job locations for the purpose of ensuring compliance with pertinent child labor laws, insurance guidelines, and safety.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and committees (e.g., community sponsored events, award ceremonies, career events) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable of program guidelines.
• Prepares reports and other written communications including letters, emails, etc.
• Trains representatives of participating organizations for the purpose of complying with program guidelines.
• Accompanies students on district transportation to job sites for the purpose of assisting them to prepare for work, testing, interviews, and obtaining proper documentation to meet program objectives.
• If applicable, drives to various job sites to assist students to prepare for work, testing, interviews, and obtaining proper documentation for the purpose of meting program and job site objectives.
• Tutors students in vocational skills (e.g., work requirements, interviewing skills, self-determination, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing their readiness for employment.
• Perform other duties assigned by Instructional Teacher/Executive Director of Student Services.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 60 college credit hours from an accredited college or university

Valid/Active substitute certification through DESE (must be obtained atstart of employment, district reimbursement for renewals and newly active certifications)

Work experience in educational setting preferred

Holds Valid Driver License

Skills and Abilities

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Read and comprehend simple written and oral instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Write short correspondence and memos
• Communicate one on one and in small groups
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Occasionally solve problems involving concrete variables within standardized situations
• Basic computer skills including word processing and data entry
• Must communicate appropriately with students, staff, and parents
• Must work closely with other school personnel to ensure appropriate services for students

Physical Demands

• Is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel
• May have to use physical restraint or personal safety techniques
• Because of necessity to regularly lift students, must be able to lift 35 pounds and perform one and two person lifts
• Must have both close and distance vision and be able to hear voices in a noisy environment

Conditions and Environment

• Exposed to loud noise levels.
• Regularly exposed to varying inclement outdoor weather conditions.
• May be exposed to potentially hazardous bodily fluids.

Term of Employment

January- May approximately 10-2:30pm

Starting Rate: $17 - $19.14 (depending on experience)