Paraprofessional for Special Needs Student

Premier Charter School•Saint Louis, MO

1d•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. Paraprofessionals: 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. FULL TIME, 10-MONTH POSITION (8am-3:30pm, $19+/hr based on experience). 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

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with children with special needs
Experience in a classroom setting

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
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
Vision plan through Cigna
Life/AD&D insurance through UnitedHeathcare in the amount of 1x your annual salary to a maximum of $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 you
STD coverage replaces 60% of your base salary to a maximum of $1,250 per week for 11 weeks
LTD coverage replaces 60% of your base salary to a maximum of $7,500 per month
4-6 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave through short term disability
10 paid days maternity/paternity leave for the birth or adoption of a child
Additional unpaid time off (following FMLA guidelines) for new parents
Pension and Retirement through the public school retirement system of the city of St. Louis (PSRSSTL)
On-site Daycare for ages newborn to five years old with reasonable tuition rates
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