Elementary Paraprofessional: Classroom Support & Growth

Springfield Public Schools; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools seeks a Paraprofessional I to support the instructional program within an assigned classroom, focusing on individuals and small groups while providing clerical help to teachers and staff.

You will adapt activities, reinforce concepts, communicate progress to teachers, and help maintain safe, productive learning environments. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to follow directions from the supervising teacher.

Qualifications

• Sixty (60) college hours completed.
• Job related experience is preferred.

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.
• Monitor individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
• Perform general clerical functions supporting the instructional program.
• Report health and safety issues to instructional personnel, administrative personnel and/or appropriate agencies maintaining students’ personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Respond to emergency situations resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

Skills

Classroom support

Small group instruction

Record-keeping

Communication with teachers

Education

Sixty (60) college hours completed

Job related experience is preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student information systems

Job description

Springfield Public Schools seeks a Paraprofessional I to support the instructional program within an assigned classroom, focusing on individuals and small groups while providing clerical help to teachers and staff.

You will adapt activities, reinforce concepts, communicate progress to teachers, and help maintain safe, productive learning environments. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to follow directions from the supervising teacher.