Classroom Paraprofessional

Neosho SD; Missouri; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Neosho School District is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support teachers and students in a classroom setting. You will assist with instruction, supervision, and the use of adaptive equipment, while maintaining confidentiality and promoting inclusive environments.

Applicants should meet MO requirements: ParaPraxis or 36 college hours or 20 hours online Substitute Teacher Training; background check required. Training and experience with instructional strategies are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Includes teamwork, supervision of students, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience with instructional strategies and classroom support is beneficial.
• Background check is required by the Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, problem solving, and decision making as part of a teaching team.
• Supervise students in planned activities and monitor task completion.
• Support implementation of instructional strategies respecting individual differences.
• Perform routine support tasks to enhance the learning environment.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth and meet position changes.
• Adhere to confidentiality of students, parents, and classroom activities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Student supervision

Confidentiality

Education

ParaPraxis certification

36 college hours

20 hours online training (DESE Substitute Teacher Training)

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates as an effective team member across all settings in a manner that promotes collaboration for student success by carrying out team decisions as assigned, contributing relevant information and assisting with planning, problem solving, and decision making.
• Assists with the preparation of instructional/learning resources. Supervises students in teacher-planned activities and helps students stay on task for programs taught by supervising teachers.
• Assists the teacher with implementation of instructional strategies in the classroom that respect individual differences, foster student achievement, and maintain supportive and inclusive environments.
• Performs support tasks to enhance the effectiveness of the learning environment.
• Demonstrates continued professional growth to meet changes in the position.
• Supervises student(s) in cafeteria or at recess or as assigned by supervising teacher.
• Strictly adheres to confidentiality requirements regarding all matters pertaining to students, parents, parent communications, and/or classroom activities.
• Carries out work responsibilities effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency situations. Performs routine instructional and non-instructional support tasks, including assisting with hygiene needs such as toileting, clerical duties, and use of adaptive/assistive equipment or technology.
• Meets applicable district physical ability/healthy and safety guidelines for the position.
• Demonstrates respect for students, staff, and parents in all situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned at the request of the superintendent, superintendent designee, or principal.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Successful completion of ParaPraxis or a minimum of36 college hours orComplete 20 hours of online training through DESE - Register for an online training course here. There is a $99 registration fee. The online training title does not reference paraprofessionals, and is called Substitute Teacher Training. Substitute Teacher Training has been designated as an allowable qualification for paraprofessionals in the state of Missouri.

Training and/or experience related to the specific responsibilities and competencies of the paraprofessional role is beneficial.

Must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the Board of Education.