Job Description:
Instructional Paraprofessional Description 
 
The Ferguson-Florissant School District is a community of families and neighborhoods located in suburban St. Louis, MO. Fully-accredited by the state of Missouri, the district provides an excellent comprehensive educational program for nearly 10,000 students from preschool through 12th grade. The district is comprised of seven primary schools (PreK-2), six elementary schools (3-5), two sixth grade centers, two middle schools (7-8), two high schools and one alternative school as well as a nationally-recognized early education program, the PROBE gifted education program, the award-winning Challenger Learning Center, Little Creek Nature Area, the Innovation School at Cool Valley, a STEAM middle school and a STEAM high school.
 
The Ferguson-Florissant School District has earned a national reputation as an innovative educational leader, and the staff works continually to provide the highest quality instructional program for our students. The Ferguson-Florissant School District is committed to equity, inclusion, and ensuring that our staff can provide the best possible educational environment for students. 
 
As an Instructional Paraprofessional, you will play a vital role in providing instructional support services under the direct supervision of appropriately certified teachers. These professionals assist in the delivery of services and support student learning by performing a variety of duties both in and out of the classroom setting.
 
For details about the roles and responsibilities - review this Job Description
 
Position Overview Reports To: Building Principal
 
Employment Terms:  This is a 10-month (187-day), at-will position. Compensation is based on the allocation of funds in alignment to the School Improvement Grant. Continued employment is subject to annual evaluation in alignment with this job description and is contingent upon the annual allocation of federal funding for the position.
 
FLSA: Non-Exempt 
 
Retirement: PEERS 
 
Salary:  $30,000 per year, based on education, experience, and certifications 
 
Calendar: 10-month contract (August-May) 
 
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit with a certified transcript on file;  OR
• Passed the ParaPro® Assessment;  OR
• Completed Missouri’s 20-hour substitute training program
• Experience working with children required

 
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES:
Substitute Teacher Certification from MO DESE required
 
 
Benefits 

• Group medical, vision, dental, and life insurance 
• Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement System 
• Access to staff health clinics 
• Annual [sick/personal] days per year 
• Employee assistance program 

Equal Opportunity Employer Ferguson-Florissant School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.