Hybrid Special Education Paraprofessional bei Francis Howell School District

Position Type Full-Time

Salary $17.74 per hour

Hours 8:50 am - 4:10 pm 

Reports To Building Principal
 

• Accompany students throughout the school day to ensure their safety and support instructional requirements.
• Assist during emergency drills and implement behavior management programs as designed by teachers.

• Assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
• Support the teacher with integrated students with disabilities, including data collection.

• Assist with the personal care needs of special education students, such as restroom assistance.

• Perform CPR, de-escalation strategies, or other crisis interventions as required by the student’s IEP.

• Attend workshops and training sessions as required by the district.

• Perform other related tasks as assigned to ensure effective functioning within the school environment.
• Job incumbent is required to successfully attend and document 15 hours of training during the first year of employment and at least 10 hours each year thereafter, as mandated by DESE, as a condition of continued employment

• Education: Minimum of sixty (60) college credit hours required or completion of Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment or completion of Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program upon hire (paid for by the district). As a condition of continue employment, job incumbent must have and retain a valid Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate. 

• Experience: Job-related experience is desired.

• Skills: Proficiency in assisting students with special needs, maintaining accurate records, and performing various classroom tasks.

• Abilities: Ability to work with diverse individuals, manage tasks, and adapt to changing priorities.

• Medical and dental plan options
• Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• District-paid basic life insurance ($75,000)
• District-paid Short-Term Disability
• Paid holidays

• Frequent walking, standing, and occasional lifting.
• Ability to handle various physical tasks associated with special education support.

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to the FHSD team!