Alternative Para Professional - Webster - Tier 3 (R4) - 2026-2027

St. Joseph School District; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph School District is seeking an Alternative Para Professional for the 2026-2027 school year in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The ideal candidate will assist in teaching, monitor student progress, and support educational goals in collaboration with classroom teachers.

Requirements include a Substitute Certificate or Teacher Certificate, an Associates Degree or higher, and completion of Missouri's substitute training program. The position entails a commitment of 9 months during the school year, with opportunities for telework upon approval.

Qualifications

• Must obtain or possess a current Substitute Certificate or a Teacher Certificate prior to start date.
• Associates Degree or higher required.
• Completed Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching and tending to the needs of students.
• Work with the classroom teacher to tailor lesson plans.
• Supervise and guide students in their daily activities.

Skills

Substitute Certificate or Teacher Certificate

Associates Degree or higher

60 college credit hours

Completed Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Alternative Para Professional - Webster - Tier 3 (R4) - 2026-2027 JobID: 1775

Date Posted: 6/9/2026

Qualifications

Must obtain or possess a current Substitute Certificate or a Teacher Certificate prior to start date. May be required to pursue and obtain MANDT Certification at the first available opportunity.

• Associates Degree or higher (need official transcripts for file)
• 60 college credit hours (need official transcripts for file)
• Completed Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program
• Will need copy of HS diploma, HS transcripts, or GED

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: Per Approved Education Salary Schedule (Range 4)

Terms of Employment: 9 months

Eligible for emergency telework: With Supervisor Approval

Purpose

Assists in teaching, tends to the needs of students, and collects data in order to meet educational goals. Works with the classroom teacher to tailor lesson plans, and monitor student progress. Supervises, guides, and assists students in their daily activities.

Essential Job Functions

• Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
• To "telework" when requested by the District.
• Assist teacher with clerical duties and classroom routines.
• Administers classroom assignments for purpose of supporting instructional process.
• Communicates with teachers and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Monitors individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Reports observations and incidents to appropriate instructional or administrative personnel, relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.).
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups with lesson assignments for purpose of reinforcing learning concepts under direction of teacher.
• Assist students with mobility needs (may involve lifting, toileting, etc.) and in appropriate cases, with medical assistance.
• Covering a class when a substitute teacher is unavailable.
• Other assigned duties.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

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