Paraprofessional

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Paraprofessional, Classroom / Special Education / Library / Personal Assistant

Reports To : ClassroomTeacher, and then Building Principal and Superintendent(s)

Type Position : Non- Exempt

Qualifications :

• Education level –Individuals with one of the following qualifications are eligible to be an instructional paraprofessional :
• 60 college credit hours,
• Associate's degree or higher,
• Missouri ParaPro Assessment passing score (before September 23, 2013),
• Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score (after September 23, 2013), or
• Completed Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program.
• Other requirements – Must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the Board of Education.
• Ability to complete tasks in a discrete and confidential manner.

JOB GOAL :

Assist teachers (regular education and special education) in educating students. (Note : Every classroom paraprofessional in the district has specific duties to perform. This is determined by the age of the students worked with and / or the specific needs of the students.)

Term Of Employment :

Nine-month employee. Compensation to be established by the Board of Education.

Compensation :

As approved by the Marshall Public Schools Board of Education

Paid Time Off (PTO) :

In accordance with the district-adopted paid leave policy and schedule

Evaluation :

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.

Primary Responsibilities :

Skills and Abilities

Must be willing to learn and comply with district initiatives that involve technical and program skills. Such as but not limited to, financial software, Word Processing, Excel, Google Suite, PowerSchool, AESOP, as well as proficiency with computer based communication expectations.

Attendance :

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Must follow district policy on employee absences.

Computation :

Ability to define problems, and prioritize job tasks.

Hearing :

Must be able to hear a conversation in a noisy environment .

Language :

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to :

Physical Demands :

An individual who holds this position requires some lifting of files and storage containers. Must be able to attend meetings in designated areas. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal.

Technology :

Basic computer skills, ability to learn new programs quickly, and manage the following : Basic Computer Word Processing, and Google Suites.

Condition and Environment

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The work environment is consistent with a typical office environment; however, the individual who holds this position will occasionally be required to be outside in temperatures below freezing and above 100 degrees.

The individual who holds this position is occasionally, as designated in their contract, required to work irregular or extended hours for specific school events, such as school programs or conferences.