Sped Para 2026-2027 - SH to SJSD

St. Joseph School District; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Applitrack in Harrisburg-area district seeks a substitute education assistant to support students with cognitive/behavioral/learning needs and assist teachers with accommodations and data collection.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or official transcripts), and a Substitute or Teacher Certificate prior to start. You may pursue MANDT certification as opportunities arise. The position includes a 9-month term and occasional telework with supervisor approval.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma, transcripts, or GED.
• Must obtain or possess a current Substitute Certificate or a Teacher Certificate before start date.
• May be required to pursue MANDT Certification at the first available opportunity.
• To obtain a Substitute Certificate: High School Diploma/Transcript or GED; Associates or higher; 36 college credits; Missouri's 20-hour substitute training.

Responsibilities

• Attend work regularly, reliably, and punctually.
• Telework when requested by the District with supervisor approval.
• Assist teacher with clerical duties and classroom routines.
• Administer classroom assignments to support instructional process.
• Communicate with teachers/parents to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Monitor students in various settings to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Report observations to instructional/administrative staff.
• Respond to emergencies and direct to appropriate personnel.
• Assist students with lessons, individually or in small groups.
• Assist students with mobility needs and, when needed, with medical assistance.
• Cover classes when substitute is unavailable.
• Demonstrate professional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Mobility & lifting

Education

High School Diploma/Transcript or GED

Associates Degree or higher

36 college credits

Missouri substitute training (20h)

Job description

• Date Posted:
  3/12/2026
  
• Location:
  TBD
  

Qualifications:
Required: Must provide a copy of your High School Diploma, High School Transcripts, or proof of GED. Must obtain or possess a current Substitute Certificate or a Teacher Certificate prior to start date. May be required to pursue and obtain MANDT Certification at the first available opportunity.
Individuals will be required to have one of the following to obtain a Substitute Certificate:

• High School Diploma, or high school transcripts, or proof of GED
• Associates Degree or higher (need official transcripts for file)
• 36 college credit hours (need official transcripts for file)
• Completed Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Salary Schedule: Per Approved Education Salary Schedule
Direct Report: Building Principal
Terms of Employment: 9 months
Eligible for emergency telework: With Supervisor Approval
Purpose: Supports students impacted by cognitive, behavioral, and/or learning disabilities so that each student can access the highest quality education. Assists in teaching, tends to the needs of students, and collects data to meet educational goals. Works with the classroom teacher to provide accommodations, tailor lesson plans, and monitor student progress.

Essential Job Functions:

• Attend work in a regular, reliable, and punctual manner.
• To "telework" when requested by the District.
• Assist teacher with clerical duties and classroom routines.
• Administers classroom assignments for purpose of supporting instructional process.
• Communicates with teachers and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Monitor individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Report observations and incidents to appropriate instructional or administrative personnel, relating to specific students (e.g., accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.).
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups with lesson assignments for purpose of reinforcing learning concepts under direction of teacher.
• Assist students with mobility needs (may involve lifting, toileting, etc.) and in appropriate cases, with medical assistance.
• Covering a class when a substitute teacher is unavailable.
• Positive and professional interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidentiality
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct: District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

Please watch for email communications from our district. If selected for an interview youmaybe contacted via email.

EOE

Postings current as of 10/6/2026 10:54:26 AM CST.