What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional position at District Wide - All Buildings?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
An individual who holds this position must:
Assist students with disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning
Assist students with physical care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
Assist in managing the behavior of students
Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
Maintain confidentiality of information about children and their families in accordance with Board policy and law
Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events as requested by administration
Help supervise arrival and departure of students to which he or she is assigned.
Follow instructions from teachers and administrators
Data collection as required by teacher and administrators
Small group remediation as directed
Education Requirements: There are four pathways available for candidates interested in becoming a Paraprofessional.
1) Complete 36 hours of college credit
2) Have an Associate's Degree or higher
3) Pass the Paraprofessional Assessment - Para Praxis
4) Complete 20 hours of online training through DESE - Register for an online training course here. There is a $99 registration fee. The online training title does not reference paraprofessionals, and is called Substitute Teacher Training. Substitute Teacher Training has been designated as an allowable qualification for paraprofessionals in the state of Missouri.