SPED Paraprofessional 1:1

Webb City R-7 School District; Missouri; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Webb City R-7 School District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional 1:1 to support a student with special needs and help create a positive learning environment. The role focuses on assisting instruction, maintaining safety, and promoting inclusion within the classroom and school settings.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the teacher, preparing instructional resources, adapting materials, monitoring progress, and communicating with staff and families while upholding

Qualifications

• Must pass fingerprint check.
• Must pass physical capabilities test.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 60 college credit hours; or associates degree or higher; or MO Para Pro passing score (pre- or post-9/23/13) per DESE 6/22; or Missouri’s 20-hour substitute training.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the teacher to support instruction across settings and reinforce skills based on student needs.
• Assist with preparation of instructional resources and strategies for individual students.
• Carry out tasks under deadlines and handle interruptions and emergent situations.
• Provide supervision and support to students to meet IEP goals and ensure safety.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork with students and staff

Friendly and efficient demeanor

Training participation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

60 College Credit hours

Associates Degree or Higher

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

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

Completed 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 1:1 is to provide supportto a child with special needs. The paraprofessionals’ goal is to assist in providing a well-organized, smooth functioning, positive environment in which the studentcan take advantage of instructional program and available resource materials to the best of their ability. 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 1:1 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.