What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESY Paraprofessional position at Discovery Elementary?
Orchard Farm School District is seeking a paraprofessional to join our extended summer team! Our mission is to empower each learner to excel in diverse communities. Paraprofessionals provides social, physical, and academic support and/or supervision in general and special education settings, including but not limited to, the cafeteria, classrooms, recess, and assemblies. These services may include ambulatory, eating and toileting assistance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 60 credit hours from an accredited college/univeristy or higher
- Missouri Substitute Certificate
- Ability to relate to students, staff, and parents in a positive manner
- Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form
- Ability to follow written and oral communication
- Ability to problem solve
An individual who holds this position is required to:
- Assist students with disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning
- Assist students with physical care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
- Assist in managing the behavior of students
- Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
- Maintain confidentiality of information about children and their families in accordance with Board policy and law
- Help supervise arrival and departure of students, and provide supervision and support in multiple settings throughout the school day
- Follow instructions from teachers and administrators
All interested applicants must be available during the following 4 weeks in July.
- July 7 - July 31
Hours will we Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Salary : $15 - $20
