Special Education Paraprofessional: Student Support Pro

Applitrack; Ozark (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozark R-VI School District is seeking a dedicated support staff member to assist in special education services and direct student support. The role involves working under the supervision of a Special Education teacher to help students with disabilities succeed in instructional activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, supervising students, and providing necessary physical support while adhering to IEP goals and district procedures.

Qualifications

• Hold a DESE issued Substitute Teaching Certificate with 60 college hours or pass ParaPro assessment or a valid Teaching Certificate.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under the direction of others.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to organize, be flexible and motivate others.
• Be capable of physically assisting student with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, physical intervention).
• Willingness to assume any responsibilities, which are appropriate for the position.

Responsibilities

• Must work under the direct supervision of a Special Education teacher when providing instructional services with cross categorical students.
• Assist students to complete instructional activities.
• Assist in the supervision of students as required to meet individual needs and implement IEP goals and/or objectives as directed.
• Provide physical assistance based on student need such as: lifting, transferring, moving from class to class, feeding, toileting, physical intervention.
• Participate in training activities as required by the District.
• Perform other duties as directed by the principal or supervising teacher, which are related to facilitating success (i.e., instructional, social, behavioral) for students with disabilities.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Direction-following

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Ability to motivate others

Education

DESE Substitute Teaching Certificate or 60 college hours or ParaPro or valid Teaching Certificate

Job description

Ozark R-VI School District is seeking a dedicated support staff member to assist in special education services and direct student support. The role involves working under the supervision of a Special Education teacher to help students with disabilities succeed in instructional activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, supervising students, and providing necessary physical support while adhering to IEP goals and district procedures.