Position Type: K-12 Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional II
Date Posted: 10/28/2025
Location: Learning Center
Date Available: 11/10/2025
Closing Date: ASAP
Description: Paraprofessional II - Alternative Education/Long Term Out-of-School Suspension - Pattonville Success Academy- 2025-2026 Pending BOE approval of staff member's resignation
Salary:
$17.13 - $23.72 per hour
Pay Band I300
Pay rate is determined based on years of experience
Job Summary: This is a 9.5 month position, 7 hours per day - 87.50%
Purpose: The paraprofessional assigned to the Pattonville Success Academy (PSA) program will assist in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students enrolled in an alternative education setting. This role requires a high degree of positive contact with both students and instructional staff. Additionally, this position also performs a variety of instructional and classroom management support, as well as related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in the classrooms and learning environments.
Qualifications:
Ability to organize and prepare classroom lessons and materials
Thorough knowledge of the methods, techniques, and procedures used in teaching
Desire to work with and educate children
Ability to motivate others, be creative, flexible, and patient;
60 college credit hours - education related courses preferred, or paraprofessional certification
60 credit hours can be supplemented by passing Paraprofessional Assessment through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
Application Procedure: Apply online. Interested candidates click to apply and upload supporting documents (copy of resume, copy of transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.)