25-26 Special Education Paraprofessional Position Available In Jefferson, Missouri

25-26 Special Education Paraprofessional Hillsboro R-III School District Hillsboro, MO 63050

POSITION TITLE:

Paraprofessional

LOCATION

Multiple locations

STARTING SALARY

$17.00-$21.20 depending on education and years of experience.

BENEFITS

Full benefit package including health, vision, dental and life.

REPORTS TO

Assigned Teacher/Principal

DEPARTMENT

Student Services ___________________________________________________________________

POSITION SUMMARY

To assist teachers in providing instruction, guided practice, assessments, remediation and enrichment through a variety of learning opportunities and ensure a positive, successful educational experience for students. Assists in ensuring that all students acquire the grade level expectation skills set forth by Missouri Department of Education and Hillsboro R-3 curriculum.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Provides clerical assistance to assigned teacher (photocopies of necessary papers, laminating, prepare books, games and other teaching materials, type letters and class materials, recordkeeping, etc.). Supervises children during lunch room duty, if assigned one-on-one or to a small group. Helps students to their seats, maintains the noise level and corrects misbehavior. Assists teachers in instructing students, working with students one-on-one and/or in groups, by lecturing, demonstrating and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement learning. Aids students with lessons, corrects homework and provides students with positive feedback and constructive criticism on assignments. Assists in administering tests to evaluate students’ progress; along with data collection when requested by the teacher. Enforces rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students for whom he/she is responsible. Aids in maintaining discipline in the classroom. Recognizes and refers students encountering medical, physical and/or psychological problems seeking the assistance of District specialists as required. Monitors students during instruction and independent work to ensure they understand the material.

MARGINAL DUTIES

Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, mentor programs and training workshops as needed. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. Assists in maintaining a physically and aesthetically attractive classroom setting and exercising proper care of school equipment. Shares responsibility for supervision of students in all areas and for school activities, such as monitoring students between classes. Performs additional tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Teacher and/or Principal.

EVALUATION AND JOB PERFORMANCE

Support Staff Evaluation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Degree or equivalent

ECC/Primary/Elementary Buildings:

60 College Credit Hours or Frontline Course Certification or Para Professional test

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to feel, grasp, push, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crawl, perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement, and move up or down from/to sitting position.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Ability to maintain confidentiality; communicate clearly both orally and in writing

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Exposed to moderate noise levels. May be exposed to loud noise levels while on lunch and recess duty. Regularly exposed to varying inclement outdoor weather conditions while on recess duty. This individual may be exposed to potentially hazardous bodily fluids.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hillsboro R-III Schools considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 – $21.20 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

403(b) Bereavement leave Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person