Early Childhood Paraprofessional

Job Title: Paraprofessional

Responsible to: Building principal, Director of Special Services, and

special services teacher to whom assigned

Qualifications:

Individuals with one of the following qualifications are eligible to be a paraprofessional:

• 60 college credit hours,
• Associate’s degree or higher,
• Missouri ParaPro Assessment passing score (before September 23, 2013),
• Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score (after September 23, 2013), or
• Completed Missouri’s20-hour online substitute training program

Experience in working with disabled populations preferred.

Primary Function:

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

Specific Duties:

Program Operation:

· Prepare materials as assigned.

· Provide services to students as assigned.

· Provide for individual differences.

· Assist students in completing assignments.

· Assist students in moving about the building.

· Demonstrate knowledge in working with disabled population.

· Use time effectively.

· Communicate effectively with students.

· Communicate effectively with staff.

Classroom Management:

· Assist in organizing classroom to promote learning.

· Demonstrate knowledge in working with students with behavior problems.

· Follow classroom management procedures as set by teacher.

Interpersonal Relationships:

· Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with students.

· Demonstrate patience, respect and understanding for students.

· Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with staff.

· Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with parents.

Professional Responsibilities:

· Participate in professional growth activities.

· Demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm toward work.

· Follow the policies and procedures of the school district.

· Follow guidelines developed by the teacher.

· Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.75 - $20.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 38 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Public school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Carthage, MO (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $21