What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sped Para 2026-2027 - SH to SJSD position at St. Joseph School District?
- High School Diploma, or high school transcripts, or proof of GED
- Associates Degree or higher (need official transcripts for file)
- 36 college credit hours (need official transcripts for file)
- Completed Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program
- 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.
- Monitor 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.
- Report 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.
- Positive and professional interpersonal and communication skills
- Confidentiality
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
JobID: 1589
Position Type:
Special Programs/Special Education Para Professional
Special Programs/Special Education Para Professional
Date Posted:
3/12/2026
3/12/2026
Location:
TBD
TBD
Qualifications:
Required: Must provide a copy of your High School Diploma, High School Transcripts, or proof of GED. 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
Direct Report: Building Principal
Terms of Employment: 9 months
Eligible for emergency telework: With Supervisor Approval
Purpose: Supports students impacted by cognitive, behavioral, and/or learning disabilities so that each student can access the highest quality education. Assists in teaching, tends to the needs of students, and collects data to meet educational goals. Works with the classroom teacher to provide accommodations, tailor lesson plans, and monitor student progress.
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.
Please watch for email communications from our district. If selected for an interview you may be contacted via email.
EOE
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.
Please watch for email communications from our district. If selected for an interview you may be contacted via email.
EOE