Paraprofessional

East Newton R-6 School District; Missouri; On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

East Newton R-6 School District is seeking a paraprofessional to support classroom teachers and assist in providing a positive learning environment for students in Missouri.

The role involves understanding district curricula, assisting in instructional activities, and maintaining classroom organization. A high school diploma with at least 60 college credits, physical stamina, and the ability to lift 50 pounds are required. Background clearance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 60 college credits.
• Must maintain a positive disposition when interacting with staff, students and the public.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Capable of physical exertion and endurance in daily tasks.
• Background check must be completed and cleared.

Responsibilities

• Displays understanding of district curriculum.
• Maintains knowledge of subject matter in each discipline.
• Uses varied teaching techniques suited to student levels and objectives.
• Promotes student involvement and success in instructional activities.
• Adapts instruction for remediation or enrichment.
• Helps select activities matching student abilities and interests.
• Assists in organizing and preparing instructional materials.
• Maintains an orderly classroom environment for learning.
• Provides timely feedback to students in writing or verbally.
• Provides teacher with feedback on student performance.
• Assists students in evaluating their own progress.
• Maintains student progress records and IEP deadlines.
• Reproduces learning materials and disseminates correspondence.
• Assists in evaluating student work (tests, quizzes, etc.).
• Uses motivational techniques as directed by the teacher.
• Enforces behavioral expectations and supports classroom management.
• Communicates student behavior information to the teacher.
• Manages discipline per regulations and policies.
• Maintains confidentiality of school-related matters.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

60 college credits

Positive work attitude

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Physical stamina

Background check clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; 60 college credits

Job description

PARAPROFESSIONAL

Support Staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent: A minimum of 60 hours of college credit.
• Possess a good work attitude with a positive and pleasant disposition in relating to staff, students and the public
• The ability to lift at least fifty (50) pounds is an essential job requirement
• Capable of physical exertion to manually lift, push, pull, bend and carry
• Must submit and pass background check

REPORTS TO: Classroom Teacher and Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Displays an understanding of district curriculum
2. Maintains appropriate knowledge of subject matter contained in each discipline
3. Employs a variety of teaching techniques appropriate to the functioning level of students and the instructional objectives demonstrated by the teacher
4. Provides and promotes maximum student involvement opportunities to experience success in instructional activities
5. Incorporates instructional prescriptions for remediation an/or enrichment
6. Provides input in selecting activities appropriate to the abilities, needs and interests of the students
7. Assists in the organization and preparation of appropriate institutional materials
8. Assists in maintaining the classroom in a functional, attractive and orderly environment conducive to student learning (i.e. bulletin boards, displays, posters, etc.)
9. Provides students with timely written or verbal feedback
10. Provides teacher with feedback on student performance
11. Assists students with evaluating their own performance
12. Assists the teacher in maintaining student progress reports
13. Assists the teacher in complying with IEP deadlines and objectives
14. Reproduces materials for learning activities
15. Assists in preparation/dissemination of correspondence
16. Assists the teacher in evaluating student work (i.e., tests, quizzes, etc.)
17. Demonstrates appropriate motivational techniques
18. Enforces behavioral expectations and demonstrates effective techniques as directed by the classroom teacher to maintain appropriate behavior
19. Communicates information to the teacher regarding student behavior
20. Manages discipline problems in accordance with administrative regulations, school board policies and legal requirements
21. Maintains confidential nature of all school-related matters
22. Other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee

EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the school board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of support staff personnel.