Elementary Instructional Aide — Shape Student Success

Field Elementary; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Field Elementary in Springfield, Missouri seeks a Paraprofessional I to support instructional programs in assigned classrooms, working with individuals or small groups of students and providing clerical support to teachers.

Under the supervision of the principal, you will reinforce learning objectives, monitor student progress, attend meetings, and help maintain a safe, conducive learning environment. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 60 college hours completed or certificate of completion from a DESE approved Substitute Training program.
• Job related experience is preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate
• Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required.

Responsibilities

• Adapt and administer classroom activities, assignments, make-up work and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher, supporting instruction and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Assist students, individually and in small groups, with lesson assignments, practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
• Attend meetings, workshops, conferences, trainings, etc. receiving and conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicate with teachers regarding student progress, participating in needs assessments and assisting in evaluating progress.
• Implement interventions, under the supervision of assigned teacher, presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintain manual and electronic files and records providing written reference and meeting mandated requirements.

Skills

Classroom support

Small group instruction

Clerical tasks

Data/document management

Safety awareness

Education

60 college hours

DESE substitute cert

Tools

Office software

Job description

Field Elementary in Springfield, Missouri seeks a Paraprofessional I to support instructional programs in assigned classrooms, working with individuals or small groups of students and providing clerical support to teachers.

Under the supervision of the principal, you will reinforce learning objectives, monitor student progress, attend meetings, and help maintain a safe, conducive learning environment. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.