The School District of Clayton is seeking an Early Childhood Special Educator. The qualified individual will support and instruct early childhood students both inside and outside the classroom. Candidates need to enjoy young children, have high energy, and be a team player. This position is part time.

The Successful Candidate:

• Organizes and uses a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to maximize learning for each child, individually and in group settings
• Participates in IEP conferences as necessary
• Attends and participates in team and Family Center staff meetings as necessary
• Provides learning support for students in individual and group settings as directed by early childhood special education staff and classroom teachers
• Assists students with daily routines and activities such as making social connections, participating in learning activities, navigating transitions, playing, eating, toileting and assisting with additional personal care needs
• Maintains confidentiality
• Collaborates and consults with early childhood special education staff and classroom teachers to assist students in the classroom and outdoor spaces
• Assists classroom teachers in general daily classroom activities
• Provides behavior support to students
• Cares for students’ physical safety and emotional well being

Individuals with one of the following qualifications are now eligible to be an instructional paraprofessional:  

• 60 college credit hours
• Associate’s degree or higher
• Missouri ParaPro Assessment passing score (before September 23, 2013)
• Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score (after September 23, 2013)
• Completed Missouri’s 20-hour online substitute training program

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred.

Certification: Eligible for and obtain a Missouri substitute certificate.

Experience:  Preferred.

Benefits: Yes (Permanent Part Time)

FLSA:  Non-Exempt.

Work Calendar: 20 hours per week, ten month position, 192 day calendar

Please understand that in order to be considered as a candidate you must complete all steps in the application process. These steps include completing the online application, uploading your cover letter, resume and transcripts (if applicable), and listing three current references with contact information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the School District of Clayton not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, in its programs or employment practices 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 Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Full Non-Discrimination Disclosure