Liberty Public Schools is one of Missouri’s top-rated school districts. We offer an exceptional benefits package and great work/life balance. Join our district and be a part of something great!
Special Education Paraprofessionals assist teachers by performing a variety of tasks relating to the physical and instructional needs of the students in a classroom setting. Depending on the classroom and/or building assignment, the Special Education Paraprofessional may support children with various degrees of special needs.
This is a 10-month position (August through May), with an opportunity to work summer school in June, and summer camp at our Kids Zone Program in July.
Paraprofessionals are eligible for benefits as listed below.
Benefits
- Free Health, Dental & Vision insurance options
- 100% district paid life insurance, and short & long-term disability
- Generous paid time off policy - 3 paid holidays and 10 PTO days
- Retirement Plans - PEERS/PSRS Pension, 403(b) and 457(b)
*Benefits overview is published on our website: https://www.lps53.org/careers/benefits
Schedule
- Monday through Friday
- Start and end time varies based on school assigned
Job Duties
- Assist students with basic academics (reading, language and/or math)
- Follow individual health plans (e.g. seizure activity, blood sugar monitoring)
- Assist with the personal care of students if needed (e.g. bathroom, eating, etc.)
- Attends to student’s health needs and follow individual health plans (e.g. seizure activity, blood sugar monitoring, tube feeding, colostomy bags, etc.) as directed by a healthcare professional
- Assist in the implementation of instructional programs including self help and behavior
- Provides sensory interventions under the guidance of therapist and teachers for the purpose of keeping students calm and ready to learn.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate's Degree preferred
- DESE approved paraprofessional test or 60 college credit hours
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
Liberty Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a drug free workplace. We have multiple opportunities and welcome you to apply for any position you feel you are qualified to perform.
Applicants for Liberty Public Schools must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
*Salary schedules are published on our website: Liberty Public Schools.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.76 - $21.63 per hour
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you meet one of the State of Missouri requirements for becoming a Paraprofessional (para)?
To qualify, you must have one of the following:
1) At least 60 college credit hours, OR
2) High school diploma/GED, and a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment, OR
3) A high school diploma/GED, and a 20 hour substitute teaching certificate
Do you meet one of the three aforementioned requirements?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
