POSITION TITLE : Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Paraprofessional
REPORTS TO : MTSS Coordinator-Student Services
POSITION SUMMARY : Assists MTSS teachers in addressing student learning using the MTSS Framework to effectively teach all students.
Funding for this position is reimbursed by Special School District.
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB :
Essential Functions
- Assists MTSS teachers in planning classroom interventions.
- Assists MTSS and Classroom teachers in implementing academic and behavioral interventions in classrooms.
- Assists the MTSS teacher and classroom teacher in collecting intervention data for individual students in academic, behavioral and social-emotional learning (SEL).
- Assist MTSS and Classroom teachers in implementing strategies and techniques to support students individually and small groups of students.
- Collaborate with the behavior specialists to integrate intervention plans and regulate behaviors.
- Attends all professional development and district-level MTSS meetings.
- Develops and maintains a positive rapport with staff.
- Maintains regular attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
Knowledge of / Experience with :
Skills and Abilities : These skills may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.
- 36-60 College Credit Hours minimum (*, Missouri Teaching Certification (
- Ability and personality to work with colleagues, teachers, and other staff.
Pay Scale :
Requires a minimum of 36 hours of college credit.
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
The period of employment is the school term or nine and one-half (9.5) months annually (40 Hours per week).
REQUIREMENTS
Must hold or obtain a Substitute Certification or current Missouri Teaching Certification issued by DESE.
Alternative Pathways :
There are three pathways to secure a substitute certificate in Missouri.
- Have 36-60 college credit hours.
- Complete a 20-hour course online.
- Complete the Parapro assessment.
If you do not have 36-60 credit hours, you should choose option 2 or 3. The links for each are listed below.
DESE Substitute Teacher Page
This page lists the various agencies that can provide the training for you.
Parapro Assessment
Shift Type Full-Time
Salary Range $15.30 - $18.65
Location MTSS Team /