Nixa Public Schools
Paraprofessional
Nixa Public Schools, Nixa, Missouri, United States, 65714
Position Type:
Special Education/Paraprofessional (Substitute Certificate Required)
Date Posted: 4/24/2024
Location: District placement
Date Available: 08/12/2024
Closing Date: Accepted year round
PRIMARY TASKS & MAJOR ACTIVITIES
Assist special education teacher(s) with the care of individual students. Assist special education teacher(s) with preparation of instruction/learning resources and implementation of instructional strategies. Participate as an effective team member across settings in a manner that promotes positive collaboration for student success. Demonstrate respect for students, staff, and parents in all situations. Strictly adhere to confidentiality requirements regarding all matters pertaining to district employees, students, parents, parent communications, and/or classroom activities. Fulfill the specific responsibilities as related to the specific assignments. Responsibilities will be determined based upon the unique needs of the students in the classroom to which the paraprofessional is assigned. Assist the classroom teacher, supervise students, perform routine and non-instructional tasks as assigned/needed. Follow each student's instructional plan as determined by the educational team. Must be willing to provide academic support in the classroom. Must be willing to work with students who pose some behavioral challenges
EDUCATIONAL/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Education : Must hold a substitute certificate through the Missouri Departrment of Elementary and Secondary Education. It will be the applicant's responsibility to obtain and maintain substitute certificate.
Skills : Ability to work with students who exhibit high educational needs/support and behavior intervention. Ability to work as a team member and follow specific
directions as outlined by the supervising teacher and building/district administrator(s). Ability to change when change is needed.
Experience : Training and/or experience related to: behavior intervention; various disabilities that interfere with learning in a school setting; and experience working in an educational (or similar) setting is a plus.
Willingness to understand and support the District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. Must successfully pass a background check and drug test that are satisfactory to the Board of Education.
Application Procedure: Please apply online at www.nixapublicschools.net. Contact 417-724-6270 for assistance.
Nixa Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nixa Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Attachment(s):
Paraprofessional
Date Posted: 4/24/2024
Location: District placement
Date Available: 08/12/2024
Closing Date: Accepted year round
PRIMARY TASKS & MAJOR ACTIVITIES
Assist special education teacher(s) with the care of individual students. Assist special education teacher(s) with preparation of instruction/learning resources and implementation of instructional strategies. Participate as an effective team member across settings in a manner that promotes positive collaboration for student success. Demonstrate respect for students, staff, and parents in all situations. Strictly adhere to confidentiality requirements regarding all matters pertaining to district employees, students, parents, parent communications, and/or classroom activities. Fulfill the specific responsibilities as related to the specific assignments. Responsibilities will be determined based upon the unique needs of the students in the classroom to which the paraprofessional is assigned. Assist the classroom teacher, supervise students, perform routine and non-instructional tasks as assigned/needed. Follow each student's instructional plan as determined by the educational team. Must be willing to provide academic support in the classroom. Must be willing to work with students who pose some behavioral challenges
EDUCATIONAL/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Education : Must hold a substitute certificate through the Missouri Departrment of Elementary and Secondary Education. It will be the applicant's responsibility to obtain and maintain substitute certificate.
Skills : Ability to work with students who exhibit high educational needs/support and behavior intervention. Ability to work as a team member and follow specific
directions as outlined by the supervising teacher and building/district administrator(s). Ability to change when change is needed.
Experience : Training and/or experience related to: behavior intervention; various disabilities that interfere with learning in a school setting; and experience working in an educational (or similar) setting is a plus.
Willingness to understand and support the District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. Must successfully pass a background check and drug test that are satisfactory to the Board of Education.
Application Procedure: Please apply online at www.nixapublicschools.net. Contact 417-724-6270 for assistance.
Nixa Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nixa Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Attachment(s):
Paraprofessional