Sterling - Paraprofessional

Warrensburg R-VI School District; United States; Sur place; USD 25 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Warrensburg R-VI School District invites applications for a Special Services Paraprofessional at Sterling Elementary School. The role supports a Special Services Teacher and works with students who have disabilities, providing instructional assistance and personal care as needed.

Qualifications include 60 college hours, a paraprofessional assessment with passing score, and a 20-hour substitute certificate. Experience with disabled populations is preferred; supervision is provided by the building

Qualifications

• 60 college hours completed or equivalent
• Passing score on paraprofessional assessment
• 20-hour substitute certificate course
• Experience with disabled populations preferred

Responsabilités

• Assist the special services teacher and students as assigned
• Lift students and help with personal care as needed
• Assist students in completing assignments and moving around the building
• Provide services to students as directed by the teacher
• Demonstrate ability to work with disabled populations and use appropriate classroom strategies
• Communicate effectively with students and staff
• Assist in organizing classroom to promote learning
• Follow teachers' guidelines and district policies
• Participate in professional growth activities
• Complete other duties as assigned by the administrator

Connaissances

Communication with students

Communication with staff

Patience and empathy

Formation

60 College Hours

Paraprofessional Assessment score

20 HR Substitute Certificate

Description du poste

• Date Posted:
  10/15/2026
• Location:
  Sterling Elementary School
• Date Available:
  01/04/2027

Special Services Paraprofessional

To Whom Responsible: Building Principal
Special Services Teacher to whom assigned
Director of Special Programs

For Whom/What Responsible: To assist the special services teacher to whom assigned.

Qualifications: (1 of the following) 60 College Hours, Passing Score of Paraprofessional Assessment, 20 HR Substitute Certificate Course

Experience: Prefer experience in working with disabled populations.

Primary Responsibilities: To assist the special services teacher to whom assigned and to work with students assigned to that teacher.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The position may include (but is not limited to): lifting students, caring for personal needs, and other duties as assigned by the administrator/coordinator.

PROGRAM OPERATION

• Prepares materials as assigned by the teacher.
• Provides services to students as assigned by the teacher.
• Provides for individual differences.
• Assists students in completing assignments.
• Assists students in moving about the building.
• Demonstrates knowledge in working with disabled population.
• Uses time effectively.
• Communicates effectively with students.
• Communicates effectively with staff.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

• Assists in organizing classroom to promote learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge in working with students with behavior problems.
• Follows classroom management procedures as set by teacher.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with students.
• Demonstrates patience, respect and understanding for students.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with staff.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with parents.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in professional growth activities.
• Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm toward work.
• Follows the policies and procedures of the school district.
• Follows guidelines developed by the teacher.
• Conducts self at all times as a representative of the school.
• Completes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

A paraprofessional is employed for 7 hours a day for the 175 days students are in session. Compensation is according to the salary schedule set for non certified employees as established annually by the Board of Education. All other employee benefits are according to the total FTE of employment for the individual.

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated according to board policies.