K-5 Paraprofessional: Classroom Support & Student Learning

Grandview; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview School District in Missouri seeks a paraeducator to support teachers and students across classrooms. The role includes administering and recording tests, reinforcing learning, assisting with materials, and supervising activities.

Candidates must have 60 college credit hours, an associate degree or higher, and Missouri ParaPro or Paraprofessional assessments, or completion of the 20-hour substitute training.

Qualifications

• 60 college credit hours completed.
• An associate degree or higher.
• Missouri ParaPro/Paraprofessional assessments passing scores (timelines).
• Completed Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program.

Responsibilities

• Administer, score and record tests as the teacher recommends for individual students.
• Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist the teacher in devising strategies for reinforcing material based on student needs.
• Operate and care for classroom equipment used for instructional purposes.
• Assist students to master instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher.
• Supervise students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Assist with large-group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling.
• Read to students, listen to them read, and participate in oral communication with students.
• Assist students in the library media center.
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make-up work.
• Check and record student attendance.
• Help students with clothing.
• Assist with lunch, snack, and cleanup routines.
• Assist with wash-up and toilet routines.
• Alert the regular teacher to any problem or special information about a student.
• Serve as the chief information source for substitute teachers.
• Maintain high ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Building administrator.

Skills

Classroom support

Student guidance

Record keeping

Test administration

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Missouri ParaPro Assessment passing score (before September 23, 2013)

Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score (after September 23, 2013)

Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program

Job description

Grandview School District in Missouri seeks a paraeducator to support teachers and students across classrooms. The role includes administering and recording tests, reinforcing learning, assisting with materials, and supervising activities.

Candidates must have 60 college credit hours, an associate degree or higher, and Missouri ParaPro or Paraprofessional assessments, or completion of the 20-hour substitute training.