26-27 Paraprofessional - Accessible Education Assistant

POSITION TITLE:     Paraprofessional - Accessible Education Assistant 

FLSA:                            Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:    60 College Credit Hours / Paraprofessional Assessment / 20HR Sub. Certificate Course 

REPORTS TO:               Principal and/or other Supervisor

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• A demonstrated ability to work effectively under the direction of others.
• A demonstrated ability to be self driven 
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to organize, be flexible and multitask
• Ability to utilize technology resource
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to utilize mature and discreet judgment and handle confidential matters.
• Willingness to assume any responsibilities, which are appropriate for the position
• Assist in creating accessible educational materials for students with disabilities using a variety of formats and methods, including braille, enlarged print, tactile materials, adapted documents, and other accessible formats.
• Use and develop skills with a variety of technology and accessibility tools to create, modify, and produce instructional materials, while demonstrating a willingness to learn new software, devices, and accessibility technologies as needed.
• Collaborate with special education staff and other school personnel to prepare individualized materials that support students’ access to instruction and align with their specific learning and accessibility needs.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:   

• Must work under the direct supervision of coordinating specialists
• May assume limited duties that are assigned to similar personnel
• 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.

For more information regarding DESE Requirements for Paraprofessionals, please click here. 

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.

Position Type:Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required