Elementary Long Term Substitute- Paraprofessional

Discovery Elementary is aLeader In Me Lighthouse School.We are seeking a positive and talented Paraprofessional to join our Special Education team as a long term substitute!

Paraprofessionals provide social physical and academic support and/or supervision in education settings including but not limited to the cafeteria classrooms recess and assemblies.

Anticipated start date:Late September or early October 2025.

(after long term role ability to stay on the substitute roster for additional positions within the district)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 36credit hours from an accredited college/university or 20-hour DESE approved substitute training course
• Missouri Substitute Certificate
• 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 problem solve

An individual who holds this position is required to:

• 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

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• Missouri substitute teaching certificate required or valid Missouri teaching certificate (preferred)
• Job related experience is required
• Cleared Background Screenings including FBI Fingerprinting and Family Care Safety Registry required
• Resume copy of transcripts (if applicable) copy of certification if applicable 3 references email/phone required

Information regarding Missouri Teacher Certification may be obtained at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website:

Substitute holding a Missouri Substitute Certificate:
Rate of pay: $125.00 a day ($133.00 a day in Early Learning Center only)

Additional $10.00/day after 10 days

*Long Term:$165.00/day

Substitutes holding a Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate:
Rate of pay: $150.00 a day ($158.00 a day in Early Learning Center only)

Additional $10.00/day after 10 days

*Long Term: $190.00/day

Retired OFSD Teacher

Rate of pay: $200.00 a day ($208.00 a day in Early Learning Center only)

Additional $10.00/day after 10 days

*Long Term:$240.00/day

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority