SPED Para Professional: Student Support & Crisis Care

St. Joseph School District; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph School District is seeking a substitute education assistant within a specialized programming setting. The role supports students with cognitive and communication delays and behavioral issues, adapting lessons and monitoring progress under teacher guidance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a substitute or teaching certificate, and annual MANDT training. The position involves assisting with mobility, data collection for IEP goals, and crisis response as part of a

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED or official transcripts.
• Must obtain or possess Substitute Certificate or Teacher Certificate before start date.
• May be required to pursue MANDT Certification at the earliest opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Attend work regularly, reliably and punctually.
• Telemetry: telework may be approved by supervisor.
• Assist teacher with clerical duties and classroom routines.
• Administer classroom assignments to support instruction.
• Communicate with teachers and parents to evaluate progress and IE P objectives.
• Monitor students in various settings to ensure safe, positive learning environment.
• Report observations to instructional/administrative personnel.
• Respond to emergencies to resolve safety concerns.
• Assist students individually or in small groups with lesson tasks.
• Assist students with mobility needs and, if needed, with medical assistance.
• Demonstrate understanding of student needs and use assistive devices.
• MANDT trained annually.
• Assist students in crisis and teachers during crises.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Follow Board policies on seclusion and restraint; maintain safe room procedures.
• Collect data related to safe room procedures and IEP goals.
• Participate on crisis response team.
• Support IEP goals with data collection.
• Cover classes when substitute is unavailable.
• Maintain professional interpersonal communication and confidentiality.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Substitute Certificate or Teacher Certificate

MANDT Certification

Job description

St. Joseph School District is seeking a substitute education assistant within a specialized programming setting. The role supports students with cognitive and communication delays and behavioral issues, adapting lessons and monitoring progress under teacher guidance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a substitute or teaching certificate, and annual MANDT training. The position involves assisting with mobility, data collection for IEP goals, and crisis response as part of a