SPS Paraprofessional

SUMMARY: Assist teachers in educating students. (Note: Every classroom paraprofessional in the district has specific duties to perform. This is determined by the age of the students worked with and/or the specific needs of the students.) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned. Assist teacher in classroom instruction.

Reads tests to students and makes other accommodations from the IEP. At times participates in Social Studies and Science Class-Within-A-Class educational opportunities. (Takes notes during class, monitors behavior of students, works with individual students, etc.) Inputs student scores into computer. Has a good working relationship with regular staff members, special staff members, and students.

Demonstrates understanding of students' difficulties. Maintains classroom bulletin boards. Keeps records, writes lessons on the board and corrects student work. Walks students to and from the bus (as needed). Walks with students that have behavior difficulties between classes (as needed). SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises students (at times).

EDUCATION

and/or EXPERIENCE Must have one of the following: 60 college hours and sub certificate 20 hour substitute training from DESE and sub certificate Passing score on para pro exam and 20 hour substitute training from DESE and sub certificate EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine-month employee. Salary to be established by the Board of Education. All Marshall Public School District applicants must adhere to a background check with the Missouri State highway patrol to be eligible for employment. Board paid health and life insurance, paid sick leave, PEERS retirement system, paid holidays, gym membership