Paraprofessional

Murphy Elementary School; High Ridge (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board Paid Health Insurance and Life

Dental & Vision

PEERS Retirement System

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Murphy Elementary School in High Ridge, Missouri, seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support teachers and students in a structured, well-organized program.

You will assist with classroom management, prepare teaching materials, reinforce lessons, and help implement IEPs while maintaining confidentiality and safety.

This full-time opportunity offers benefits including health and life insurance, dental and vision, retirement, EAP, and paid time off.

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, and preparing teaching materials.
• Reinforces previously taught materials as described by teacher and implements policies, rules and/or regulations.
• Implements IEPs of assigned students and adheres to district policies and procedures.
• Takes precautions to protect students and maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Performs clerical responsibilities as assigned by the teacher and meets or escorts students at designated times.
• Paraprofessionals assigned to individual students will meet the needs of the student as outlined in the IEP.
• Performs medical, educational, physical, behavioral, and personal care tasks requiring specialized training for assigned students.

Skills

Organizational ability

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Excellent human relation skills

Knowledge of office equipment

Assistance to school community

Education

60 hours of college credit/ParaPro

Missouri substitute certification (preferred)

Experience with young people

Prior school experience

Experience with educational applications

Job description

Northwest School District R1 Murphy Elementary School - High Ridge, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Paraprofessional

This job is also posted in Northwest R-1 School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5911739

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Benefits

This is a full-time position with benefits, including:

• 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 the Assistant 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 Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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