What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education - Public Day School Para Professional - Webster - Tier 3 (R4) - 2026-2027 position at St. Joseph School District?
- Associates Degree or higher (need official transcripts for file)
- 60 college credit hours (need official transcripts for file)
- Completed Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program
- Will need copy of HS diploma, HS transcripts, or GED
- Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
- To "telework" when requested by the District.
- Assist teacher with clerical duties and classroom routines.
- Administers classroom assignments for purpose of supporting instructional process.
- Communicates with teachers and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
- Monitors individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Reports observations and incidents to appropriate instructional or administrative personnel, relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.).
- Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Assists students, individually or in small groups with lesson assignments for purpose of reinforcing learning concepts under direction of teacher.
- Assist students with mobility needs (may involve lifting, toileting, etc.) and in appropriate cases, with medical assistance.
- Covering a class when a substitute teacher is unavailable.
- Other assigned duties.
JobID: 1821
Position Type:
Webster Alternative School/Para Professional
Webster Alternative School/Para Professional
Date Posted:
7/13/2026
7/13/2026
Location:
Webster Learning Center
Webster Learning Center
Qualifications:
Required: Must obtain or possess a current Substitute Certificate or a Teacher Certificate prior to start date. May be required to pursue and obtain MANDT Certification at the first available opportunity.
Individuals will be required to have one of the following to obtain a Substitute Certificate:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Salary Schedule: Per Approved Education Salary Schedule (Range 4)
Direct Report: Building Principal
Terms of Employment: 9 months
Eligible for emergency telework: With Supervisor Approval
Purpose: Assists in teaching, tends to the needs of students, and collects data in order to meet educational goals. Works with the classroom teacher to tailor lesson plans, and monitor student progress. Supervises, guides, and assists students in their daily activities.
Essential Job Functions:
Employee Behavior and Conduct:
District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.
EOE
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