About this opportunity
Fort Zumwalt R-II School District lists this Substitute Paraprofessional opportunity in o'fallon, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Substitute Paraprofessional (SpEd Para, 1 on 1 para & ESC Para)
Paraprofessional (Special Education) Job Description
Purpose Statement
The job of Paraprofessional (Special Education) was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for improving students success in basic academics (reading, language and/or math); relieving teachers of clerical tasks; and assisting students by modeling the skills necessary to perform assignments.
Essential Functions
Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs and/or developing children's daily living activities and behavioral skills.
Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents (e.g. teachers, parents, counselors and/or participates in IEP meetings, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
Documents student's daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off times) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student's hourly activities.
Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. lunch, bus stops,
playground, classroom, field trips, public transportation, assemblies, kitchen, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
- Participates in the implementation of IEP goals for the purpose of meeting IEP goals and/or district benchmarks. Provides instruction to students under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of implementing IEP goals assisting in adapting to mainstream classrooms and ensuring student's success.
- Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practiced; operating standard office equipment including computers and pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 35% walking, and 15% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.
Experience - Job related experience is desired.
Clearances - Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance and Family Care Safety Registry
Salary Range: $15.18 per hour
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Worksite address
o'fallon, MO, 63366, US
Who can apply
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