Paraprofessional

Clinton School District

Clinton High School - Clinton, Missouri This job is also posted in Clinton School District

Job Details

Job ID:

5938896

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

36 College Credit Hours, Associate's degree, ParaPro Assessment, or a valid DESE issued substitute certificate

Knowledge/Skills/Physical Requirements

Understanding of the role of a paraprofessional.

Ability to organize and plan effectively.

Effective communication skills.

Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.

Occasionally requires the ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.

Occasionally requires the ability to stoop, bend, and reach.

Must be able to work indoors and outdoors year-round.

Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.

Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

Working Terms

Salary schedule

Classified Staff

Employed for a period of

167 days / 7 hour day as set in the annual calendar

Reviewed annually and recommended for reemployment determined by May 15

Reports to Assigned Teacher, Building Administrator, Process Coordinator, and Director of Special Services

Other Working Terms

Leave policies and fringe benefits as stated in Board policies.

Possess an ethical and professional attitude toward colleagues and the policies of the district.

Beginning, ending, and lunch times may be subject to change to accommodate assigned student's needs.

Position Responsibilities

Possess a thorough understanding of, and an ability to relate to, youth.

Work well with others.

Work with little or no supervision.

Maintain confidentiality in all aspects.

Work cooperatively with the teacher to whom assigned.

Perform certain physical duties for students such as lifting, tending to personal needs, etc.

Perform duties in a manner consistent with the directions of the teacher to whom assigned.

Provide instructional support and implement accommodations/modifications in regular classroom.

Assist teacher in maintaining classroom organization.

Assist teacher in managing students.

Assist teacher in preparing teaching materials.

Assist teacher in reinforcing previously taught materials as described by the teacher.

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.

Assist teacher with clerical responsibilities as assigned by the teacher or special education process coordinator.

Meet and escort students at designated times.

Meet the needs of the individual assigned student as outlined in the IEP under the direction of the special education and/or regular education teacher.

Inform the teacher of any problem or information concerning the individual student, which is relevant to the student's performance at school.

Shall NOT communicate information regarding the student with other staff members or the student's parent/guardian unless directed by the teacher.

Supervise students when the teacher is out of the classroom, both under the recommendation of the classroom teacher and with approval by the building administrator.

Attend parent teacher conferences and professional development as required by the administration.

Attend regular and special meetings as required by the administration.

Dress professionally and in a manner that will not interfere with the educational environment.

Work cooperatively with the directors, district coordinators, and administrators in the supervision and coordination of the respective programs.

Become familiar with and follow all Board policies, regulations, and administrative procedures, other directions given by District administrators and state and federal laws as they affect the performance of job duties.

Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the assigned teacher, Building Administrator, Process Coordinator, and Director of Special Services.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required