Paraprofessional for Special Needs Student

Premier Charter School•St. Louis, MO

2d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking caring individuals to work one-on-one (and/or in small groups) with children that have special needs. The paraprofessional would support the child with academics and social-emotional needs. This caring staff member will work with and be supported by a team of teachers to determine best practice strategies. Candidates will be working with a K - 8 student and assisting with student learning in classrooms. Potential candidates must demonstrate an ability to create safe, positive classroom environments for learning and personal growth. Strong and trusting relationships are at the heart of our work with and amongst our students. We utilize intentional processes such as class meetings and inquiry-based learning to build social connections that truly support learning.

Requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Paraprofessionals are required to obtain 60 college credit hours or have passed the ParaPro Assessment (before September 23, 2013) or the Paraprofessional Assessment (September 23, 2013 or after) or completed the 20HR Substitute Certificate Course in order to work under the direct supervision of an appropriately certified teacher to provide instructional assistance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with children with special needs
Experience in a classroom setting
effective communicators
life-long learners
culturally responsive
embrace project-based learning
love building relationships with kids

Responsibilities

work one-on-one with a child who has special needs
assist the child in the regular classroom and throughout his or her day
use various strategies to help the child be successful in his or her learning environment
work with a team of educators on how to assist in implementing an individual education plan for the child

Benefits

Medical plan through UnitedHealthcare with coverage for medical and prescription drugs for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and children under 26.
High Deductible Health Care Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) that includes an employer match of 25% up to $5300 per school year.
Dental plan through Cigna covering preventative care, orthodontia, and a variety of basic and major services for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and children under 26.
Vision plan through Cigna providing for annual exams, frames, lenses, and contacts for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and children under 26.
Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance through UnitedHealthcare in the amount of 1x annual salary up to $50,000. Voluntary Life/AD&D is also available for spouses, domestic partners, and children.
Short and Long-Term Disability coverage through UnitedHealthcare at no cost to the employee. STD coverage replaces 60% of base salary up to $1,250/week for 11 weeks. LTD coverage replaces 60% of base salary up to $7,500/month after 90 days of disability.
4-6 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave covered by short-term disability.
10 personal/sick leave days.
10 paid days maternity/paternity leave for the birth or adoption of a child. New parents may take additional unpaid time off following FMLA guidelines.
Participation in the public school retirement system of the city of St. Louis (PSRSSTL).
On-site Daycare for children newborn to five years old with reasonable tuition rates, based on availability.
Annual wellness fair focusing on staff health and wellness.
Healthy snacks provided throughout the year to staff and students.
Discounted fitness programs on-site (i.e. yoga).
On-site fitness center available to staff.
Teambuilding activities including school volleyball, social hours, mid-year, and year-end celebrations.