Paraprofessional - Early Childhood

Camdenton Middle School; Camdenton (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan

Other benefits

Job summary

The Camdenton R-III School District is seeking an early childhood paraprofessional to join our team. The ideal candidate will support teachers by managing classroom activities, supervising children (ages 3-5), and reinforcing lessons for individuals or small groups.

Essential duties include assisting with routines, maintaining safety, helping with personal care, creating educational materials, and upholding FERPA privacy standards.

Qualifications

• 60 hours of college credit or completion of the Para-Pro Assessment Test.
• Pass all background checks and screenings.

Responsibilities

• Assists with play-oriented curriculum, sets up learning centers, and reinforces lessons initiated by the teacher.
• Monitors children in the classroom, on the playground, during meals, and on field trips.
• Helps students with clothing, toileting, hand washing, and maintains a clean, disinfected environment (e.g., sanitizing toys/cots).
• Helps with daily routines, such as organizing materials, taking attendance, preparing snacks, and cleaning up.
• Implements behavioral plans, minimizes disruptions, and encourages positive social interactions.
• Prepares communication folders, creates materials, and aids with data collection or progress monitoring.
• Possess patience, compassion, and the ability to connect with young children.
• Ability to stand for long periods, walk, bend, and lift or transfer students.
• Strict adherence to FERPA and privacy regulations regarding student information.

Education

60 hours college credit

Para-Pro Assessment Test

Job description

TITLE: Paraprofessional - Early Childhood 26/27

Position Summary

The Camdenton R-III School District is seeking an early childhood paraprofessional to join our team. The ideal candidate will support early childhood teachers by managing classroom activities, supervising children (ages 3-5) during play, meals, and rest, and reinforcing lessons for individuals or small groups. They will be responsible for ensuring safety, assisting with personal care (restroom/hygiene), creating educational materials, and maintaining a positive learning environment. Creating a culture of "Everyone Learning Every Day".

Qualifications

• 60 hours college credit or completion of the Para-Pro Assessment Test


• Pass all background checks and screenings.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Board Policy for Staff Conduct

REPORTS TO

Director of Student Services and Building Principal

Essential Functions And Key Responsibilities

• Assists with play-oriented curriculum, sets up learning centers, and reinforces lessons initiated by the teacher.


• Monitors children in the classroom, on the playground, during meals, and on field trips.


• Helps students with clothing, toileting, hand washing, and maintains a clean, disinfected environment (e.g., sanitizing toys/cots).


• Helps with daily routines, such as organizing materials, taking attendance, preparing snacks, and cleaning up.


• Implements behavioral plans, minimizes disruptions, and encourages positive social interactions.


• Prepares communication folders, creates materials, and aids with data collection or progress monitoring.


• Possess patience, compassion, and the ability to connect with young children.


• Ability to stand for long periods, walk, bend, and lift or transfer students.


• Strict adherence to FERPA and privacy regulations regarding student information.

Terms Of Employment

• 180.5 days - 8.0 hrs / day (does not include a 30 minute lunch)


• Pay Range: Starting at $17.06 (plus credit for up to 7 years of relevant experience)


• Benefits include Board paid health insurance, paid sick leave, retirement and other.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Support Staff.