Job Description:
The Festus School District has an immediate opening for a
Paraprofessional for English Language Learners


Qualifications:          Minimum of 60+ college credit hours & Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate preferred.

Rate of Pay:              $15.50 per hour minimum.  Pay rate dependent on total college hours/degree/certification completed                                       and prior experience.  Benefits included (Retirement, Health & Dental Insurance)

Deadline:                  Open until filled.  Start date asap

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties may include (but are not limited to):    

• Assist students who are English Language Learners.
• Read tests to students and makes other accommodations from the ELL Plan.
• At times participates in Class-Within-A-Class educational opportunities. (Takes notes during class, monitors behavior of students, works with individual students, etc.)
• Maintain a positive working relationship with staff, parents/guardians, and students.
• Demonstrates understanding of students' difficulties.
• Keeps records, writes lessons on the board and helps students correct work.
• Prepares materials for instruction.
• Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by cooperating teacher &/or building administrators.

Interested applicants should:

• Complete an application online via appli-track which can be accessed by going to www.festus.k12.mo.us and then clicking on the EMPLOYMENT tab on the left-hand side of page.
• Submit a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, application and names of at least three (3) individuals that can speak to your work performance and suitability for the position.   

 
"Educating all students for the challenges of tomorrow"
 
The Festus R-VI School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of age, gender, creed, color, national origin or handicap.