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Special Education Paraprofessional - Speech Support
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$33,941 / year median in Missouri
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Special Education Paraprofessional - Speech Support
Carthage School District R9
Columbian Elementary - Carthage, Missouri This job is also posted in Carthage School District R9
Job Details
Job ID:
5910538
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
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.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required