Primary Grades Paraprofessional

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Paraprofessional to join our team. The ideal candidate will work closely with teachers to create an effective learning environment, ensuring that all students receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially.

Duties

• Know, understand and abide by the rules and regulations and the policies and procedures of the School District and perform all duties accordingly.
• Displays enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward students, colleagues, subject matter, and the school
• Assist students with physical and adaptive care could include feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
• Establishes and maintains high expectation standards for students and self
• Assume monitorial and supervisory duties as assigned to them by the principal(s)
• Arrive on time daily and leave no earlier than the time established by the principal(s) unless given circumstance specific permission or to attend to another school duty
• Maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning that includes classroom rules that allow for maintaining order, discipline and learning.
• Takes all precautions to protect district equipment, supplies and facilities
• Works to identify learning difficulties of students, seeking assistance from district specialists and/or administration as needed
• Encourages and actively supports a collaborative, professional working environment
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism in accordance with Board policy and law
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
• Follow verbal and written instructions from teachers and administrators
• Communicate one on one and in small groups
• Attends and participates in all necessary meetings of the district and/or building
• Encourages student loyalty and pride in class and school
• Occasionally be required to work outdoors for short periods of time performing such tasks as loading and unloading students from district or parent transportation and supervising recess
• Will regularly work in a noisy and active environment

Qualifications

• You can have one of the three options for qualification: transcript with 60 college credit hours, pass the Para MO Gateway assessment, or complete the Missouri substitute teacher course. This can be completed within 30 days of hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person