POSITION TITLE:         Paraprofessional – Early Childhood Special Education

FLSA:                            Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:       60 College Credit Hours or Paraprofessional Certificate

REPORTS TO:               Principal and/or other Supervisor

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Desire to work with preschool age children with special needs
• 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
• Provide personal assistance care as needed for young children. 
• Assist to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment. 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Must work under the direct supervision of coordinating teacher when providing instructional services.
• Provide small group or one on one instruction for preschool students
• 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 the district are hereby notified that the district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.