About this role
Job Title: Paraprofessional Responsible to: Building principal, Director of Special Services, and special services teacher to whom assigned Qualifications: Individuals with one of the following qualifications are eligible to be a paraprofessional:
• 60 college credit hours
• Missouri ParaPro Assessment passing score (before September 23, 2013)
• Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score (after September 23, 2013), or
• Completed Missouri's20-hour online substitute training program
Experience in working with disabled populations preferred. Primary Function: To assist the special services teacher to whom assigned and to work with students assigned to that teacher. Specific Duties: Program Operation:
• Prepare materials as assigned.
• Provide services to students as assigned.
• Provide for individual differences.
• Assist students in completing assignments.
• Assist students in moving about the building.
• Demonstrate knowledge in working with disabled population.
• Use time effectively.
• Communicate effectively with students.
• Communicate effectively with staff.
Classroom Management:
• Assist in organizing classroom to promote learning.
• Demonstrate knowledge in working with students with behavior problems.
• Follow classroom management procedures as set by teacher.
Interpersonal Relationships:
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with students.
• Demonstrate patience, respect and understanding for students.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with staff.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with parents.
Professional Responsibilities:
• Participate in professional growth activities.
• Demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm toward work.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the school district.
• Follow guidelines developed by the teacher.
• Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.