SPED Para Professional - DLC - Tier 3 (Range 4)

Applitrack; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph School District is seeking a SPED Para Professional - DLC - Tier 3 (Range 4) to support students with cognitive and communication delays in a Specialized Programming setting. You will assist in teaching, monitor progress, and help tailor lessons under teacher direction.

This role requires reliability, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and MANDT training annually. Telework may be possible with supervisor approval and you will report to the Building Principal.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; substitute certificate or teacher certificate before start date.
• Associates degree or higher with official transcripts.
• 36 college credit hours with official transcripts.
• Completion of Missouri's 20-hour substitute training program.

Responsibilities

• Attend work regularly, reliably, and punctually.
• Telework with supervisor approval as needed.
• Assist teacher with clerical duties and classroom routines.
• Administer classroom assignments to support instructional process.
• Communicate with teachers/parents to evaluate progress and IE P objectives.
• Monitor students in various settings to ensure safety and positive learning.
• Report observations to instructional/administrative personnel.
• Respond to emergencies to resolve safety concerns.
• Assist students individually or in small groups with lessons.
• Assist students with mobility needs and basic medical assistance as required.
• Demonstrate understanding of student needs and assistive devices.
• MANDT trained (required annually).
• Assist students during crises and educational planning.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans and seclusion/ restraint policies.
• Adhere to safe room procedures and data collection for IEP goals.
• Cover classes when substitutes are unavailable.
• Demonstrate professional interpersonal and confidential conduct.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree or higher

36 college credit hours

Completed Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program

Job description

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SPED Para Professional - DLC - Tier 3 (Range 4) JobID: 1900

• Date Posted:
  9/14/2026
• Location:
  Hosea Elementary School

Qualifications:
Required: Must provide a copy of your High School Diploma or 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 Range 4
Direct Report: Building Principal
Terms of Employment: 9 months (177 day)
Eligible for emergency telework: With Supervisor Approval
Purpose: Supports students impacted by significant cognitive and communication delays as well as behavioral issues, and/or learning disabilities in a Specialized Programming setting, giving each student access to 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 (alternative curriculum), 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.
• Demonstrates understanding of student needs (wheelchairs, assistive technology devices, etc.).
• MANDT Trained (required annually).
• Assist students while they are experiencing crisis.
• Assist teachers while they are working with students in crisis situations.
• Demonstrates proficiency in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Assist with implementing Board policy as it relates to seclusion and restraint.
• Adheres to all safe room procedures.
• Collects accurate data related to safe room procedures.
• Participates on crisis response team.
• Reinforce skills related to IEP goals.
• Data collection for IEP goals.
• 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.
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