Require SPED Para Professionals - Tier 2 - Edison in Missouri

Job title: SPED Para Professionals - Tier 2 - Edison Company: St. Joseph School District Job description: Qualifications: Required: Must obtain or possess a current Substitute Certificate or a Teacher Certificate prior to start date. Required to pursue and obtain MANDT Certification at the first available opportunity. Individuals will be required to have one of the following to obtain a Substitute Certificate:

• Associates Degree or higher (need official transcripts for file)
• 60 college credit hours (need official transcripts for file)
• Completed Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program

FLSA: Non-Exempt Salary Schedule: Per Approved Education Salary Schedule - Range 3 Direct Report: Building Principal Terms of Employment: 9 months Eligible for emergency telework: With Supervisor Approval Purpose: Supports students impacted by significant cognitive delays, limited communication skills and/or learning disabilities who require a large percent of their day in a special education setting, giving each student access to the highest quality education. Assists in teaching, tends to the needs of students, and collects data to meet educational goals. Works with the classroom teacher to provide accommodations, tailor lesson plans (alternative curriculum), and monitor student progress. Essential Job Functions:

• Attend work in a regular, reliable, and punctual manner.
• To ?telework? when requested by the District.
• Assist teacher with clerical duties and classroom routines.
• Administers classroom assignments for purpose of supporting instructional process.
• Communicates with teachers and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Monitor individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Report observations and incidents to appropriate instructional or administrative personnel, relating to specific students (e.g., accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.).
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups with lesson assignments for purpose of reinforcing learning concepts under direction of teacher.
• Data Collection for IEP Goals
• Assist students with mobility needs (may involve lifting, toileting, etc.) and in appropriate cases, with medical assistance.
• Demonstrates understanding of student needs (wheelchairs, assistive technology devices, etc.).
• MANDT Trained (required annually).
• Assist students while they are experiencing crisis.
• Assist teachers while they are working with students in crisis situations.
• Covering a class when a substitute teacher is unavailable.
• Positive and professional interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidentiality
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct: District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful. EOE Job Title : SPED Para Professionals - Tier 2 - Edison - 2023-2024 Primary Location : Edison Elementary School Salary Range : per approved salary schedule - per approved salary schedule / Per Hour Shift Type : Full-Time Expected salary: Location: Missouri Apply Job!