Paraprofessional - Middle School

Orchard Farm School District • Saint Charles, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Orchard Farm Middle School is seeking a paraprofessional to join our team! Our district mission is to empower each learner to excel in diverse communities. Orchard Farm School District is located in St. Charles, MO with a current enrollment of approximately 2,600 students and growing. Over the last decade, new developments like Charlestowne and New Town, situated along Highway 370, have contributed significantly to our increase in enrollment. Orchard Farm has been named by staff as a Top Workplace since 2017. The Orchard Farm School District offers a great benefit package including health, dental, vision and life insurance paid for the employee by the district. Paid time off, tuition reimbursement and professional development are also offered by the district. Retirement "Pension" plan offered through PSRS/PEERS, along with many supplemental policies and 403/457(b) plans and also enjoy discounts for tuition based programs up to 30% off. Join OFMS staff and be part of the next generations learning experience. Apply Today! Paraprofessionals provides social, physical, and academic support and/or supervision in general and special education settings, including but not limited to, the cafeteria, classrooms, recess, and assemblies. These services may include ambulatory, eating and toileting assistance.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, required
• 60 credit hours from an accredited college/university or DESE approved 20-hour substitute certification course, required
• Ability to relate to students, staff, and parents in a positive manner
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form
• Ability to follow written and oral communication
• Ability to use word processing and data entry systems
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs occasionally
• Ability to squat, bend, kneel, reach, walk, stand frequently
• Ability to problem solve situations in a professional and logical manner
• Ability to remain calm and patient at all times
• Ability to motivate students for classroom achievements
• Letter of Interest/Cover Letter
• Current Resume, required
• Transcripts, if applicable
• Certificate(s), if applicable
• 3 References - email/phone included, required

Nice To Haves

• Missouri substitute certification, preferred, see how to obtain below

Responsibilities

• Assist students with disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning
• Assist students with physical care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
• Assist in managing the behavior of students
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
• Maintain confidentiality of information about children and their families in accordance with Board policy and law
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events when requested by administration
• Help supervise arrival and departure of students, and provide supervision and support in multiple settings throughout the school day
• Follow instructions from teachers and administrators

Benefits

• health, dental, vision and life insurance paid for the employee by the district
• Paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development
• Retirement "Pension" plan offered through PSRS/PEERS, along with many supplemental policies and 403/457(b) plans and also enjoy discounts for tuition based programs up to 30% off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED