What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vision Para position at St. Joseph School District?
- 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.
- 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.
- Other assigned duties.
JobID: 1856
Position Type:
Special Programs/Vison Para
Special Programs/Vison Para
Date Posted:
8/7/2026
8/7/2026
Location:
Lafayette Middle School
Lafayette Middle School
Required: Required: Must obtain or possess a current Substitute Certificate or a Teacher Certificate prior to start date.
Individuals will be required to have one of the following to obtain a Substitute Certificate:
Preferred: Positive and professional interpersonal and communication skills.
Confidentiality. Ability to lift 50 pounds.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Salary Schedule: Per Approved Salary Schedule
Direct Report: Building Principal
Terms of Employment: 9 Month
Purpose: Supports students with vision impairments so that each student can access the highest quality education. Assists in teaching, tends to the needs of students, and collects data in order to meet educational goals. Works with the classroom teachers and Teacher of the Visually Impaired 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.
EOE
Please watch for email communications from our district. If selected for an interview you may be contacted via email.
Salary : $38,246 - $45,772