Paraprofessional - Title 1

Reports To:  Building Principal

Education and Experience: 

• Minimum requirement of 60 college hours or passed the Paraprofessional Assessment or completed Missouri's online 20 hour substitute training program
• Knowledge of the use of the Internet for research purposes, preferred
• Knowledge and experience with Google Suite and other computer applications, preferred
• Elementary Teacher Certification or previous Elementary Paraprofessional experience, preferred
• Educational training and/or PK-12 Experience is preferred
• Experience with and/or knowledge and understanding of best practices in elementary reading instruction, preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Maintains confidentiality of information gained through the performance and location of the position
• Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids
• Creates learning materials geared to student’s ability and interest
• Presents subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques
• May prepare, administer, and grade examinations as directed by the teacher
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts
• Works closely with Title 1 teacher(s) for the success of the students
• Maintains discipline
• May confer with parents on progress of students as directed by the supervisor
• Supervises students during class and learning activities, as assigned
• Supervision of students during lunch and/or recess, as assigned
• Takes all reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Complies with policy, procedures, regulations, and law
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

NOTE:  This position is for the 2025-2026 School Year.