Fair Grove R-X School district is accepting applicants for a Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2024-2025 school year.  The specific building and assignment will be determined based on applicants’ experience and district needs.

General Summary: 

The Special Education Paraprofessional supports the instructional program developed and directed by Special Education teacher(s) and/or specialist(s) for students with developmental and educational disabilities in accordance with district policies and procedures.  The paraprofessional will possess good people skills, flexibility, the ability to work under pressure and stay on task, responsibility, reliability, be a self-starter, and have the ability to adjust to change.  The paraprofessional would work 156 days and the hours are 7:30AM-4:00PM.  

Primary Tasks and Major Activities:

• Assist special education teacher(s) with the care of individual students.
• Assist special education teacher(s) with preparation of instruction/learning resources and implementation of instructional strategies. 
• Participate as an effective team member across settings in a manner that promotes positive collaboration for student success. 
• Demonstrate respect for students, staff, and parents in all situations. 
• Strictly adhere to confidentiality requirements regarding all matters pertaining to district employees, students, parents, parent communications, and/or classroom activities. 
• Fulfill the specific responsibilities as related to the specific assignments.
•  Responsibilities will be determined based upon the unique needs of the students in the classroom to which the paraprofessional is assigned. 
• Assist the classroom teacher, supervise students, perform routine and non-instructional tasks as assigned/needed.
• Follow each student's instructional plan as determined by the educational team. 
• Must be willing to provide academic support in the classroom. 
• Must be willing to work with students who pose some behavioral challenges.

Qualifications:

Education: Must hold a substitute certificate through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.  It will be the applicant’s responsibility to obtain and maintain a substitute certificate. 

Skills: 

• Ability to work with students who exhibit high education needs/support and behavior intervention.
• Ability to work as a team member and follow specific instructions.
• Ability to change when change is needed.
• Willingness to understand and support the District’s Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug test that are satisfactory to the Board of Education.