About this role
Macon R-1 School District is seeking a caring, dependable individual to serve as a part-time Personal Paraprofessional in the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program. Primary Responsibilities:
• Provide individualized support to an assigned student
• Assist the student with entering and exiting wheelchair and with other transfers, using appropriate procedures and equipment
• Assist with toileting, diapering, personal hygiene, and other daily care needs
• Support the student's participation in classroom activities, routines and transitions
• Follow the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP), health plan, safety plan, and staff directions
• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment
• Protect student confidentiality and communicate professionally with students, families, and staff
• Complete additional training related to the student's individual medical, mobility, personal-care, behavioral, and educational needs
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher or administrator
Qualifications: Must obtain, at minimum, a valid Substitute Certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The Macon R-1 School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment programs in its programs or activities. Employment with the Macon R-1 School District is contingent upon the successful completion and clearance of all required background checks and fingerprint screenings in accordance with applicable law and District policy. The Macon R-1 School District participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States.