PARAPROFESSIONAL

Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
2/12/2024

Location:
Dunklin R-5 School District
The Dunklin R-5 School District is seeking enthusiastic and student-centered individuals to fill full-time Paraprofessional positions. As a paraprofessional, you will help teachers support students. The successful candidate(s) will be part of a high-energy and enthusiastic team of professionals, dedicated to meeting the academic, social, and emotional needs of students. Must be able to work with students and staff to provide academic, social, and behavioral support for the Dunklin R-5 School District.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reinforce lessons by reviewing material one-on-one or in small groups

• Guide and instruct students on proper classroom behavior and social interactions

• Help teacher keep records and data for reporting purposes

• Supervise students during lunch and recess

• Supervise students between classes and on field trips

• Assist students who need extra help and practice learning specific skills and concepts.

Starting Date: As soon as filled

Qualifications: 60 college hours or be willing to pass a 20-hour training offered by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (new for the upcoming school year).

Benefits: Board Paid Health, Life, and Dental. Employees are offered, on a fee basis, in district childcare for ages birth through two years old with availability at our preschool for ages 3-5.

Contact: Tom Moreland, Director of Special Services at tmoreland@dunklin.k12.mo.us for more information

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit an online application at https://www.applitrack.com/dunklin/onlineapp/default.aspx

The Dunklin R-5 School District does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs and activities as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age of Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries related to District programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Dunklin R-5 School District Central Office, 497 Joachim Ave. Herculaneum, MO. 63048 or by phone at 636-479-5200.

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