Middle School - Paraprofessional

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:

9/16/2024

Location:

Warrensburg Middle School

Date Available:

10/16/2024

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Position: Special Services Paraprofessional To Whom Responsible: Building Principal

Special Services Teacher to whom assigned

Director of Special Programs For Whom/What Responsible: To assist the special services teacher to whom assigned. Qualifications: (1 of the following) 60 College Hours, DESE Substitute Certificate, Passing Score of Paraprofessional Assessment, 20 HR Substitute Certificate Course Experience: Prefer experience in working with disabled populations. Primary Responsibilities: To assist the special services teacher to whom assigned and to work with students assigned to that teacher.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

PROGRAM OPERATION

• Prepares materials as assigned by the teacher.

• Provides services to students as assigned by the teacher.

• Provides for individual differences.

• Assists students in completing assignments.

• Assists students in moving about the building.

• Demonstrates knowledge in working with disabled population.

• Uses time effectively.

• Communicates effectively with students.

• Communicates effectively with staff.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

• Assists in organizing classroom to promote learning.

• Demonstrates knowledge in working with students with behavior problems.

• Follows classroom management procedures as set by teacher.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with students.

• Demonstrates patience, respect and understanding for students.

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with staff.

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with parents.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in professional growth activities.

• Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm toward work.

• Follows the policies and procedures of the school district.

• Follows guidelines developed by the teacher.

• Conducts self at all times as a representative of the school.

• Completes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

A paraprofessional is employed for 7 hours a day for the 175 days students are in session. Compensation is according to the salary schedule set for non certified employees as established annually by the Board of Education. All other employee benefits are according to the total FTE of employment for the individual.

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated according to board policies.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Please Complete online application http://warrensburgr6.org

Warrensburg R-VI Schools

P.O. Box 638

Warrensburg, Missouri 64093

(660)747-7823

The Warrensburg R-VI District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or deny services on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, handicapping condition, marital status, national origin, parental status, race, religion, participation in constitutionally protected activities, or veteran status. Any questions regarding Title IX, Section 504, the Family Medical and Leave Act, or the Americans with Disabilities Act should be directed to an assistant superintendent of the Warrensburg district at the above address and telephone number. If special needs exist as addressed in the Americans with Disabilities Act which require this publication in an alternative format, the district may be contacted at the above address. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate these special needs.