Paraprofessional Special Education - Elementary

The School District of Washington is currently seeking Special EducationParaprofessional. This position is retirement and benefit eligible. Starting pay ranges from $15.30 per hour to $18.47 per hour, depending on experience. Inquiries should be directed to mary.kleekamp@sdowmo.org.

POSITION SUMMARY (Primary purpose of job)

Paraprofessionals are responsible for providing direct and supplemental instruction to students and maintaining an environment conducive to learning. Additional duties include supervisory, student health and/or mobility needs, behavioral and academic support services.

SPHERE AND SCOPE OF INFLUENCE (Supervisory scope, district impact and budgetary responsibility)

Paraprofessionals are responsible for supervising students,implementation of Teacher instruction and assessment plans, and utilizing resources accordingly. Input and collaboration toward these efforts is critical as well as communicating with students, teachers and other staff to implement student programming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Major duties which the position exists to perform)

• Assist the teacher with planning, preparation, and implementation of instructional plans to individuals, small groups, or large groups of students.
• Build and maintains secure relationships with students as well as maintaining professional relationships with colleagues, parents, and patrons.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with timelines including individual student records, classroom records, content area reports, grade level reports, and building/department records as needed and/or assigned.
• Actively engage as a member of team including but not limited to, student teams, grade level or department teams, focus groups, Building and/or District teams.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination, harassment, etc. as directed by Board Policy and otherwise required by law.
• Other duties as directed by the supervisor.
• Regular and reliable attendance as it alligns to the scope of position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise students at all times and/or as directed by supervisor

Supervise events as described above and/or directed by supervisor

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Minimum educational requirements, licenses, skills and experience required as well as preferred options)

Valid Missouri substitute teaching certification and/or certifying paraprofessional assessment (para-pro).

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, complete required training annually, and demonstrate the values of the District at all times. For information regarding policies, regulations, and values of the District, visit http://www.washington.k12.mo.us/

PHYSICAL RELATED REQUIREMENTS

The candidate should be able to move in and around the classroom, building, District buildings, and campus locations. The candidate may be required to lift up to 50lbs. and maintain consistent attendance in accordance with the attendance policy unless otherwise required by law. General functioning such as the ability to maintain confidentiality, communicate clearly both orally and in writing, utilize District resources including District issued technology and meeting multiple demands from people while interacting with students, staff, and the public are required to fulfill the essential job duties.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Typical school conditions including indoor and outdoor activities.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The work conditions and environment described is representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The School District of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.

Revised 7.2018