Independence School District
Paraeducator
Independence School District, Independence, Missouri, United States, 64050
Position Type:Paraeducator/Paraeducator
Date Posted:7/12/2024
Location:101-District Wide/location to be decided
Date Available:24-25 School YearMost positions includes a $2.50 per hour stipend.
BASS - Little BlueCBSS - Spring Branch - Mallinson - Pioneer Ridge - TrumanEarly Education - HanthornLife Skills - Little Blue - Bingham - ChrismanFunctional Skills - Bingham - Nowlin - Chrisman - Truman (does not include a stipend)Resource - Truman - Chrisman (does not include stipend)Non SPED Para (does not include stipend)
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED requiredSixty (60) semester credit hours from a college or university accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary or Secondary Education or have passed theParaPro Assessment Test, if working in a Title I school https://www.mo.nesinc.com/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG/SA001_TestPage.html
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in a related area, or course work from an accredited college or university preferredExperience working with special needs children or young people preferredMust be able to deal with daily stressors such as inappropriate verbal and physical behaviorsAbility to assist with lifting, carrying and/or holding children up to 50 poundsAbility to use e-mail, or willingness to learn skill with trainingMust be reliable and have good attendanceAbility to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Non-Exempt
Reports to:Appropriate Special Education StaffPrincipal
Job Goal:To work under the direction of a special education teacher and help students meet learning and/or behavioral goals outlined in the District's curriculum, the school's plan, and/or specialized plans, such as the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) or the Title I Plan
Performance Responsibilities:
To work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, and other staff members in the implementation of instructional and behavior plans for studentsTo work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce the learning of material or skills introduced by the teacherTo assist teachers as they teach lessons, monitor progress, and assess student learningTo adapt learning materials, as suggested by teachers, in order to meet student needsTo interact positively with students and model appropriate behaviorTo provide escort and assistance to students as necessaryTo maintain confidentiality of student records and other information shared about studentsTo participate in requested training responsibilitiesTo diaper and provide toileting assistance to students as necessaryTo collect student performance data on individual student goals and objectivesTo appropriately restrain students using district approved restraint procedures, if required by supervisorsTo perform other job-related duties as may be assigned by the principal
Terms of Employment:The duration of the position is contingent upon the continued funding of the program, project, or assignment for which the appointment is made. The salary and work calendar are to be established by the Board of Education.
Required Testing:Post offer employment medical physical exam and essential functions test (EFT) required.
Work Environment/conditions:While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors with minimal temperature variations and under conditions with risk of injury and/or illness. The employee may also occasionally work with cleaning chemicals. The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally can be loud. Generally the job requires 5 % sitting, 50% standing, and 45% walking.
Physical Demands:
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and talk and hear.The employee is frequently required to bend at the neck.The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, reach, bend, crouch or crawl, squat, stoop, and kneel.The employee must frequently lift, carry and/or hold, push, or move up to 50 pounds.
Evaluation:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy by the immediate supervisor, utilizing the Independence School District School Support Staff Performance Based Evaluation.
Attachment(s):
FY25 Paraeducator.pdf
Date Posted:7/12/2024
Location:101-District Wide/location to be decided
Date Available:24-25 School YearMost positions includes a $2.50 per hour stipend.
BASS - Little BlueCBSS - Spring Branch - Mallinson - Pioneer Ridge - TrumanEarly Education - HanthornLife Skills - Little Blue - Bingham - ChrismanFunctional Skills - Bingham - Nowlin - Chrisman - Truman (does not include a stipend)Resource - Truman - Chrisman (does not include stipend)Non SPED Para (does not include stipend)
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED requiredSixty (60) semester credit hours from a college or university accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary or Secondary Education or have passed theParaPro Assessment Test, if working in a Title I school https://www.mo.nesinc.com/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG/SA001_TestPage.html
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in a related area, or course work from an accredited college or university preferredExperience working with special needs children or young people preferredMust be able to deal with daily stressors such as inappropriate verbal and physical behaviorsAbility to assist with lifting, carrying and/or holding children up to 50 poundsAbility to use e-mail, or willingness to learn skill with trainingMust be reliable and have good attendanceAbility to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Non-Exempt
Reports to:Appropriate Special Education StaffPrincipal
Job Goal:To work under the direction of a special education teacher and help students meet learning and/or behavioral goals outlined in the District's curriculum, the school's plan, and/or specialized plans, such as the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) or the Title I Plan
Performance Responsibilities:
To work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, and other staff members in the implementation of instructional and behavior plans for studentsTo work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce the learning of material or skills introduced by the teacherTo assist teachers as they teach lessons, monitor progress, and assess student learningTo adapt learning materials, as suggested by teachers, in order to meet student needsTo interact positively with students and model appropriate behaviorTo provide escort and assistance to students as necessaryTo maintain confidentiality of student records and other information shared about studentsTo participate in requested training responsibilitiesTo diaper and provide toileting assistance to students as necessaryTo collect student performance data on individual student goals and objectivesTo appropriately restrain students using district approved restraint procedures, if required by supervisorsTo perform other job-related duties as may be assigned by the principal
Terms of Employment:The duration of the position is contingent upon the continued funding of the program, project, or assignment for which the appointment is made. The salary and work calendar are to be established by the Board of Education.
Required Testing:Post offer employment medical physical exam and essential functions test (EFT) required.
Work Environment/conditions:While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors with minimal temperature variations and under conditions with risk of injury and/or illness. The employee may also occasionally work with cleaning chemicals. The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally can be loud. Generally the job requires 5 % sitting, 50% standing, and 45% walking.
Physical Demands:
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and talk and hear.The employee is frequently required to bend at the neck.The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, reach, bend, crouch or crawl, squat, stoop, and kneel.The employee must frequently lift, carry and/or hold, push, or move up to 50 pounds.
Evaluation:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy by the immediate supervisor, utilizing the Independence School District School Support Staff Performance Based Evaluation.
Attachment(s):
FY25 Paraeducator.pdf