SPED Paraprofessional

Webb City R-7 School District; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Webb City R-7 School District seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with moderate to severe educational disabilities. The role focuses on assisting teachers, maintaining a positive classroom environment, and helping students access the instructional program.

Responsibilities include collaboration with staff, supporting IEP goals, supervising students in various settings, and ensuring safety and respectful, inclusive interactions throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Must pass a fingerprint background check.
• Must pass a physical capabilities test.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Meet one of the listed education/credential options.
• Completion of Missouri’s 20 Hour online substitute training program.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and assist the teacher in instruction and supervision across all settings.
• Assist with preparation of instructional resources and strategies.
• Carry out work under deadline pressure and in difficult situations.
• Provide routine instructional and non-instructional support tasks.
• Assist in supervising students and implementing IEP goals.
• Provide physical assistance as needed (lifting, transferring, toileting).
• Monitor student safety and report abuse or neglect.
• Model positive behavior and professional conduct for students.
• Adhere to district rules, regulations and policies.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Reading, writing, math basics

Interpersonal/customer service

Training participation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

60 College Credit hours or Associates Degree or higher

Missouri Para Pro assessment passing score (pre-9/23/13)

Missouri Para Pro assessment passing score (post-9/23/13)

Missouri’s 20 Hour online substitute training program

Job description

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

9 months; Beginning school year 25-26 and for future terms

Pay Schedule:

Building Aide/Paraprofessional

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must Pass Fingerprint Check
2. Must Pass Physical Capabilities Test
3. High School diploma or equivalent
4. One of the following:

60 College Credit hours; or

Associates Degree or Higher; or

Missouri Para Pro Assessment Passing Score (before 9/23/13) per DESE 6/22; or

Missouri Para Pro Assessment Passing Score (after 9/23/13) per DESE 6/22; or

Completed Missouri’s 20 Hour online substitute training program

1. Excellent communication skills
2. Basic knowledge in areas of reading, writing, mathematics, behavior management, and life skills
3. Ability to work with students, staff and general public in friendly and efficient manner
4. Participate in training activities as required by the District

JOB SUMMARY

The role of the Special Education Paraprofessional is to provide additional support in the classrooms and during school activities where students with diagnosed moderate to severe educational disabilities are served. The paraprofessionals’ goal is to assist in providing a well-organized, smooth functioning, positive classroom environment in which all students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials. The paraprofessional will possess good people skills, flexibility, and have the ability to adjust to change.

REQUIRED EXPECTATIONS

• Be punctual and have consistent and regular attendance.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social and physical needs, as well as their education needs.
• Supports the mission of the Webb City R-7 School District.
• Supports the value of education.
• Complies with the privacy rights of students; safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times.
• Be warm and nurturing with students and professional.
• Provide excellent customer service according to the standard of the District.
• Works to meet goals of the department and District with a spirit of cooperation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The duties of the SPED Paraprofessional will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate with and assist the teacher in instruction and supervision across all settings, including implementation of special strategies for reinforcing skills based on the special needs and abilities of each student with respect to individual differences and maintenance of supporting and inclusive environments.
• Assist with the preparation of instructional resources and strategies designed to support the individual needs of each student.
• Carry out work responsibilities effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions and emergence situations.
• Perform routine instructional and non-instructional support tasks, including classroom transition times, meal times, use of adaptive/assistive equipment and toileting/self-care.
• 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.
• Continuously monitor students to ensure safety at all times, and report child abuse and neglect.
• Models positive behavior for students (i.e. inter-personal communication, processes, social interactions, etc.) for the purpose of providing educational and life skills training.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, dress and appropriate professional manner for the work setting.
• Demonstrate effective human relations and communication skills.
• Adhere to good safety practices.
• Ability to understand and adhere to all District rules, regulations and policies.
• All other duties as required or assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• stand, walk, sit and talk/hear;
• occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;
• occasionally push, pull or lift at least 50 lbs; and
• be able to see, including close, distance and depth perception.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.