Paraprofessional - ADA

Young World Physical Education; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Joplin, Missouri is seeking a full-time Paraprofessional. The role involves supporting the classroom teacher in delivering educational programs, assisting students with various needs, and reinforcing skills learned. Candidates must have at least 60 college credit hours or pass specific assessments. This position requires strong communication and collaborative skills, with an emphasis on student support. The contract offers a competitive salary and full-time hours with standard educational support responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Obtain 60 college credit hours.
• Pass ParaPro Assessment or Paraprofessional Assessment as required.
• Complete the 20HR Substitute Certificate Course.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher-classroom in student academic and behavioral success.
• Implement instructional strategies developed for students.
• Provide support for educational, behavioral, and physical needs of students.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

60 college credit hours

ParaPro Assessment

20HR Substitute Certificate Course

Job description

Paraprofessional - ADA

Joplin R 8 School District EARLY CHILDHOOD - Joplin, Missouri, Open in Google Maps

Job Details

• Job ID: 5714722
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026
• Job Number: 2745
• Code: 001-3512-6152-7500-03474-1-000

Job Description

Position: Paraprofessional ADA Classroom

Term: 9 months

Classification: Classified/Non-Exempt

Location: Early Childhood

Qualifications:

• Obtain 60 college credit hours, or
• Have passed the ParaPro Assessment (before September 23, 2013) or
• Have passed the Paraprofessional Assessment through Pearson (September 23, 2013 through June 20, 2024) or
• Have passed the ParaPro Assessment through ETS (July 1, 2024 forward) or
• Completed the 20HR Substitute Certificate Course

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Supervisory: No

Reports to: Building Principal

The job of the paraprofessional is to support the teacher‑classroom in the development, implementation, and monitoring of a program designed to enhance the success of students academically and behaviorally.

General Expectations

• Supports the mission of Joplin Schools.
• Supports the value of education.
• Become familiar with, enforce, and follow all applicable Board policies and regulations, administrative procedures, other directions given by district administrators and supervisors, and state and federal laws.
• Properly supervise students at all times, if applicable to essential job functions.
• Obey all safety rules, including rules protecting the safety and welfare of students.
• Care for, properly use, and protect school property.
• Maintain courteous and professional relationships with students, parents/guardians, other district employees and the public.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, department staff, all members of the school district, and community as required.
• Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Complies with privacy rights and safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information pertaining to staff and students.
• Reacts to change productively and receive and transmit constructive criticism as it relates to job duties.
• Actively participate in professional development and obtain skills and information necessary to effectively perform job duties.
• Conduct all official business in a professional and timely manner, utilizing district technology resources.
• Arrive to work and leave work at the time specified by supervisors and attend all required meetings pertinent to the position.
• Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes as required by law and Board policy.
• Solve practical problems utilizing math functions as needed to complete job duties.
• Read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, and handbooks and apply to job duties.

Essential Functions

• Demonstration of the communication and collaborative skills necessary for the teaching assistant to act as a member of an effective educational team.
• Implementation of instructional strategies developed for students.
• Perform duties designed to support skills being learned.
• Under the direction of the teacher, reinforce or reteach skills previously learned.
• Provide the support needed to assure that all needs of students are met: educational, behavioral, and physical.
• Prepare for classroom instruction, including such activities as grading, copying, and taking roll as directed.
• Implement, under the direction of the teacher a variety of effective teaching techniques in order to meet the individualized needs of students.
• Implement preventative behavior strategies and interventions.
• Teach behavior related skills to individuals and small groups.
• Provide for individual differences.
• Model behavior interventions and classroom management strategies for teachers.
• Respond to student needs removing barriers to learning.
• Effectively implement the modification and accommodation of classroom.
• Carry out all other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift 50 pounds.
• Frequently walk up and down stairs while assisting students.
• Frequently walk on a variety of ground surfaces, including, but not limited to, paved, gravel, grass, or dirt.
• Frequently bend and twist the torso and neck.
• Frequently squat or kneel to the ground.
• Frequently use repetitive arm, wrist and hand movements.
• Use close, distance and peripheral vision as well as depth perception.

Attendance

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.

Conditions and Environment

The conditions and environment reflect that of a typical classroom setting.

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Other Professional > Other Classified Professional

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Heather Surbrugg, Director
• EARLY CHILDHOOD
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]