Elementary Paraprofessional: Student Support & Inclusion

Friendly Academy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-person position

10-month schedule

Job summary

Friendly Academy in Saint Louis, Missouri, is seeking a full-time Elementary Paraprofessional to support students in kindergarten through second grade in general and special education classrooms. This role provides one-on-one and small-group academic, behavioral, and personal-care support while assisting teachers with instruction and daily routines.

This 10-month, in-person position supports students during transitions, lunch, recess, arrival and dismissal, and helps maintain a safe, inclusive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree or 60 college credits, or the qualifications for paraprofessional certification.
• At least three years of experience with children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group instruction under the guidance of classroom and special education teachers.
• Assist students with assignments, classroom activities, personal-care needs, and daily routines.
• Support students with disabilities by implementing accommodations, modifications, IEPs, and Behavior Intervention Plans as directed.
• Reinforce positive behavior, social skills, school expectations, and classroom routines.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, instructional materials, classroom activities, and classroom management.
• Provide targeted interventions, enrichment, and classroom coverage as needed.
• Supervise students during arrival, dismissal, transitions, lunch, recess, and other school activities.
• Monitor and support student safety and well-being throughout the school day.
• Communicate with teachers and staff regarding students’ progress, needs, and challenges.
• Build positive and supportive relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Participate in student recruitment and other schoolwide activities.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree / 60 college credits

Paraprofessional certification

Job description

Friendly Academy in Saint Louis, Missouri, is seeking a full-time Elementary Paraprofessional to support students in kindergarten through second grade in general and special education classrooms. This role provides one-on-one and small-group academic, behavioral, and personal-care support while assisting teachers with instruction and daily routines.

This 10-month, in-person position supports students during transitions, lunch, recess, arrival and dismissal, and helps maintain a safe, inclusive