Kirksville R-III School District Paraprofessional

PURPOSE

This position will assist the classroom teacher in providing an appropriate education for students with special needs.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Prepare student material and reinforce previously taught material as described by the teacher.
• Manage student behavior and classroom organization, implement policies, rules, and/or regulations.
• Provide direct caregiving services (i.e., feeding, toileting, personal care) under the supervision of teachers and staff.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
• Respond in a calm manner to students displaying aggressive behaviors.
• Meet and/or escort students at designated times.
• Demonstrate a positive and cooperative attitude when performing tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about students and employees
• Attend and document the participation in required in-service training for 10 to 15 hours.
• Adhere to district policies and departmental, building, and classroom procedures.
• Attend/keep current on restraint training as directed by the Special Education Director or Assistant Director; apply knowledge and procedures to student situations when appropriate to respond to crises.
• Understand and adhere to Board policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Kirksville R-III School District.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the district are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and always demonstrate the values of the district.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: High school diploma and successful completion of the Missouri paraprofessional test (Paxis) prior to employment.

Cross Categorical Paraprofessionals must have earned 60 college hours or passed the ParaPro Praxis.

59 hours or less you must take and pass the Paraprofessional Assessment for Missouri

The district's hiring procedures will comply with all federal and state laws, including laws prohibiting discrimination. The district is an equal opportunity employer and hires only citizens of the United States and persons who are legally authorized to work in the United States. The Kirksville R-III School District will enroll and actively participate in a federal work authorization program in accordance with the law.