Substitute ELL Paraprofessional

Applitrack; Harvester (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Francis Howell School District (FHSD) seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under the direction of a certified teacher. The substitute position runs through December 2026, with hours from 8:50 am to 4:10 pm and a pay rate of $16.85 per hour.

No benefits are provided for this substitute role. The incumbent will implement behavior plans, assist with personal care needs, and contribute to a safe, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum sixty college credits or completion of Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment or Missouri's 20-hour substitute training.
• Must hold and retain a valid Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students to ensure safety and support instructional needs.
• Assist during drills and implement behavior plans as designed by teachers.
• Provide individualized or small-group instructional support and data collection.
• Assist with personal care needs and health/hygiene tasks.
• Provide crisis intervention per IEP as required (CPR, de-escalation).
• Attend required trainings; document 15 hours in year one and 10 hours annually thereafter.

Skills

Special needs support

Record-keeping

Classroom tasks

Education

60 college credits

Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment

Missouri 20-hour substitute training

Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate

Job description

Position Type: Substitute through December 2026
Salary: $16.85 per hour.
No benefits are provided, as this is a substitute position.
Hours 8:50 am - 4:10 pm
Reports ToBuilding Principal

About Us

The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment for all students. We seek compassionate individuals to assist in delivering specialized educational support to students with disabilities.

Job Summary

The Special Education Paraprofessional assists teachers by supporting students with disabilities in both instructional and non-instructional activities. This role includes implementing behavior management programs, assisting with personal care needs, and ensuring a safe and effective learning environment under the direction of a certified teacher.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision and Safety:

• Accompany students throughout the school day to ensure their safety and support instructional requirements.
• Assist during emergency drills and implement behavior management programs as designed by teachers.

Instructional Support:

• Assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
• Support the teacher with integrated students with disabilities, including data collection.

Health and Hygiene:

• Assist with the personal care needs of special education students, such as restroom assistance.

Crisis Intervention:

• Perform CPR, de-escalation strategies, or other crisis interventions as required by the student's IEP.

Professional Development:

• Attend workshops and training sessions as required by the district.

Other Duties:

• Perform other related tasks as assigned to ensure effective functioning within the school environment.
• Job incumbent is required to successfully attend and document 15 hours of training during the first year of employment and at least 10 hours each year thereafter, as mandated by DESE, as a condition of continued employment

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:Minimum of sixty (60) college credit hours required or completion of Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment or completion of Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program upon hire (paid for by the district). As a condition of continue employment, job incumbent must have and retain a valid Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate.
• Experience: Job-related experience is desired.
• Skills: Proficiency in assisting students with special needs, maintaining accurate records, and performing various classroom tasks.
• Abilities: Ability to work with diverse individuals, manage tasks, and adapt to changing priorities.

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to the FHSD team!