Foundations Sped Para Professional - Tier 3 (R4) - Lindbergh - 2026-2027

Qualifications Required

• Must provide a copy of your High School Diploma or High School Transcripts, or proof of GED.
• Must obtain or possess a current Substitute Certificate or a Teacher Certificate prior to start date.
• May be required to pursue and obtain MANDT Certification at the first available opportunity.
• Individuals will be required to have one of the following to obtain a Substitute Certificate: High School Diploma, or high school transcripts, or proof of GED.
• Associates Degree or higher (need official transcripts for file)
• 36 college credit hours (need official transcripts for file)
• Completed Missouri’s 20-hour online substitute training program

Essential Job Functions

• Attend work in a regular, reliable, and punctual manner.
• To “telework” when requested by the District.
• Aid teacher with clerical duties and classroom routines.
• Administer classroom assignments for purpose of supporting instructional process.
• Communicate with teachers and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Monitor individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Report observations and incidents to appropriate instructional or administrative personnel, relating to specific students (e.g., accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.).
• Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Aid students, individually or in small groups with lesson assignments for purpose of reinforcing learning concepts under direction of teacher.
• Aid students with mobility needs (may involve lifting, toileting, etc.) and in appropriate cases, with medical assistance.
• Demonstrate understanding of student needs (wheelchairs, assistive technology devices, etc.).
• MANDT Trained (required annually).
• Aid students while they are experiencing crisis.
• Demonstrate proficiency in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Aid with implementing Board policy as it relates to seclusion and restraint.
• Adhere to all safe room procedures.
• Collect accurate data related to safe room procedures.
• Participate on crisis response team.
• Reinforce skills related to IEP goals.
• Data collection for IEP goals.
• Covering a class when a substitute teacher is unavailable.

Employee Behavior And Conduct

• Conduct themselves in a professional manner and exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties.