Special Education Paraprofessional

Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce; Neosho (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Neosho School District is seeking a paraprofessional to assist students with disabilities according to individualized needs, including transfers and positioning, feeding, hygiene, and supervision.

The role emphasizes safeguarding confidentiality, participating in staff development, and supporting teachers, with four education pathways available: 60 college credits, an Associate's Degree or higher, ETS ParaPathways, or DESE online Substitute Teacher Training (fee applies).

Qualifications

• There are four pathways available for candidates interested in becoming a Paraprofessional.
• The pathways include 60 college credits, an Associate's Degree or higher, ETS ParaPathways assessment, or DESE Substitute Teacher Training with a $99 registration fee.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with disabilities according to 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 as requested by administration
• Help supervise arrival and departure of students to which he or she is assigned.
• Follow instructions from teachers and administrators
• Data collection as required by teacher and administrators
• Small group remediation as directed

Education

60 hours of college credit

Associate's Degree or higher

ETS ParaPathways assessment

DESE Substitute Teacher Training (online) with $99 fee

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 as requested by administration
• Help supervise arrival and departure of students to which he or she is assigned.
• Follow instructions from teachers and administrators
• Data collection as required by teacher and administrators
• Small group remediation as directed

Education Requirements

There are four pathways available for candidates interested in becoming a Paraprofessional.

• Complete 60 hours of college credit
• Have an Associate's Degree or higher
• Educational Testing Service (ETS) ParaPathways assessment
• Complete 20 hours of online training through DESE - There is a $99 registration fee. The online training title does not reference paraprofessionals, and is called Substitute Teacher Training. Substitute Teacher Training has been designated as an allowable qualification for paraprofessionals in the state of Missouri.

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