Critical Need Para - Anticipated (Autism Room)

Critical Need Para - Anticipated (Autism Room) Northwest School District R1 Cedar Springs Elementary - House Springs, Missouri Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5876572 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Aug 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

To assist in providing an appropriate well organized program for special education students who require special needs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned. Assists teacher in: Maintaining classroom organization. Managing students. Preparing teaching materials. Reinforcing previously taught materials as described by teacher. Implementing policies, rules and/or regulations. Implementing IEPs of assigned students. Adheres to district policies and departmental, building and classroom procedures. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students. Maintains confidentiality of information about students. Performs clerical responsibilities as assigned by the teacher. Meets or escorts students at designated times. Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the teacher. Paraprofessionals assigned to individual students will meet the needs of the student as outlined in the I.E.P. Performs medical, educational, physical, behavioral, and personal care tasks requiring specialized training for assigned students. Critical needs status will be determined by the Director of Student Services and the Chief Academic Officer.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

60 hours of college credit and have passed the Paraprofessional Praxis (ParaPro Assessment),or DESE approved 20-hour substitute certification course, preferred. Missouri substitue certification preferred, see how to obtain below. Experience with young people. Prior experience in a school setting is desired.Experience with educational applications (i.e., copying machine and computer skills) is desired. Information regarding Missouri Teacher Certification or Substitute Certification may be obtained at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website:

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrate organizational ability and attention to detail. Ability to provide assistance to the school community as necessary. Ability to work independently. Excellent human relation skills. Knowledge of office equipment (computers, copiers, fax machine, and related items). Position Type: Part-Time Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Lisa Barnhart 4290 Gravois Rd House Springs, Missouri 63051 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education