Elementary Paraprofessional - Part-Time Student Support

Palmyra; Missouri; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Palmyra Elementary School is seeking a paraprofessional to support instructional activities and work closely with teachers.

The role includes assisting with health and personal care, managing behavior, preparing materials, supervising during lunch and arrival/departure times, and maintaining records. Candidates should understand student needs and work well with individuals or small groups to implement units and foster a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Assists students with health and physical care as needed.
• Supports teacher in presenting units of work.
• Works with individuals or small groups under teacher direction.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with health and physical care as needed including feeding, bathroom needs, transportation support, and personal hygiene.
• Meet the physical demands of standing, bending, lifting, and kneeling; restrained care may be required with training.
• Assist in activities assigned by and under the direction of the teacher.
• Prepare and collect materials needed by the teacher for lessons.
• Work with individual students or small groups on activities assigned by the teacher.
• Assist students according to their individualized needs as directed by the teacher.
• Assist in managing student behavior.
• Supervise students during non-instructional times (lunch, arrivals/departures, playground).
• Complete recordkeeping tasks as assigned by the teacher.

Skills

Student support

Classroom assistance

Behavior management

Recordkeeping

Physical caregiving

Job description

Palmyra Elementary School is seeking a paraprofessional to support instructional activities and work closely with teachers.

The role includes assisting with health and personal care, managing behavior, preparing materials, supervising during lunch and arrival/departure times, and maintaining records. Candidates should understand student needs and work well with individuals or small groups to implement units and foster a positive learning environment.