Paraprofessional

Northwest High School; Cedar Hill (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental & Vision

PEERS Retirement System

EAP

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northwest High School in Cedar Hill, Missouri is seeking a paraprofessional to assist in providing an organized program for students. The role supports teachers, maintains classroom organization, manages students, and prepares teaching materials while ensuring confidentiality and adherence to policies.

Ideal candidates have 60 college hours and paraexam, Missouri substitute certification preferred, plus experience with students and basic office equipment.

Qualifications

• 60 hours of college credit and have passed the Paraprofessional Praxis (ParaPro Assessment) or DESE approved 20-hour substitute certification course, preferred.
• Missouri substitute certification, preferred, see how to obtain below.
• Experience with young people.
• Prior experience in a school setting is desired.
• Experience with educational applications (i.e., copying machine and computer skills) is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in maintaining classroom organization.
• Managing students.
• Preparing teaching materials.
• Reinforcing previously taught materials as described by teacher.
• Implementing policies, rules and/or regulations.
• Implementing IEPs of assigned students.
• Adheres to district policies and departmental, building and classroom procedures.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
• Maintains confidentiality of information about students.
• Performs clerical responsibilities as assigned by the teacher.
• Meets or escorts students at designated times.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the teacher.
• Paraprofessionals assigned to individual students will meet the needs of the student as outlined in the I.E.P.
• Performs medical, educational, physical, behavioral, and personal care tasks requiring specialized training for assigned students.

Skills

Organizational ability

Attention to detail

Independent work

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

60 hours of college credit

ParaPro Assessment passed

Missouri substitute certification preferred

Tools

Copying machines

Computers

Fax machines

Job description

Paraprofessional

Northwest School District R1 Northwest High School - Cedar Hill, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5869108

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Benefits

• Board Paid Health Insurance and Life Insurance
• Dental & Vision
• PEERS Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off

JOB SUMMARY

To assist in providing an appropriate well organized program for students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Additional duties may be assigned.

• Assists teacher in:
• Maintaining classroom organization.
• Managing students.
• Preparing teaching materials.
• Reinforcing previously taught materials as described by teacher.
• Implementing policies, rules and/or regulations.
• Implementing IEPs of assigned students.
• Adheres to district policies and departmental, building and classroom procedures.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
• Maintains confidentiality of information about students.
• Performs clerical responsibilities as assigned by the teacher.
• Meets or escorts students at designated times.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the teacher.
• Paraprofessionals assigned to individual students will meet the needs of the student as outlined in the I.E.P.
• Performs medical, educational, physical, behavioral, and personal care tasks requiring specialized training for assigned students.
• Critical needs status will be determined by theAssistant Superintendent of Student Services and the Chief Academic Officer.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• 60 hours of college credit and have passed the Paraprofessional Praxis (ParaPro Assessment), or DESE approved 20-hour substitute certification course, preferred.
• Missouri substitute certification, preferred, see how to obtain below.
• Experience with young people.
• Prior experience in a school setting is desired.
• Experience with educational applications (i.e., copying machine and computer skills) is desired.

Information regarding Missouri Teacher Certification or Substitute Certification may be obtained at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website: www.dese.mo.gov

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrate organizational ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to provide assistance to the school community as necessary.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent human relation skills.
• Knowledge of office equipment (computers, copiers, fax machine, and related items).

The Northwest R-I School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Northwest R-I School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, genetics, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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