POSITION TITLE:         Paraprofessional BASE

FLSA:                            Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:       60 College Credit Hours or Paraprofessional Praxis

REPORTS TO:               Principal and/or other Supervisor

 

The RISE program at Lawson Elementary provides support to students with autism.  Paraprofessionals in the RISE program provide assistant and support at the direction of the special education teacher. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• A demonstrated ability to work effectively under the direction of others.
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to organize, be flexible and motivate others.
• Ability to utilize mature and discreet judgment and handle confidential matters.
• Willingness to assume any responsibilities, which are appropriate for the position

 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:   

• Must work under the direct supervision of coordinating teacher when providing instructional services.
• May provide one on one tutoring for eligible students, if the tutoring is provided at a time when the student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher.
• May assume limited duties that are assigned to similar personnel, including duties beyond classroom instruction.
• Assist students to complete instructional activities.
• Assist in the supervision of students as required to meet individual needs.
• Participate in training activities as required by the District.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Federal Programs, principal or supervising teacher, which are related to facilitating success.
• Additional duties as assigned.

 

Contact Information:
Human Resources
315 E Dunklin Street
Jefferson City MO 65101

573-659-3013

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with our School District are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.