Paraprofessional - EL

DISTRICT WIDE; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Joplin R 8 School District is seeking a Paraprofessional - EL for a 9-month term to support EL students and assist teachers in curriculum delivery.

The role requires certification/credit hours and passing state assessments, with duties including translation support and classroom assistance.

Qualifications

• 60 college credit hours or equivalent credential.
• Passing ParaPro/ParaPathways assessments as specified in the posting.
• Completion of the 20HR Substitute Certificate Course as required.

Responsibilities

• Support EL students and general education students in lessons.
• Create individualized learning materials and assist with documentation.
• Translate and interpret for students and families as directed.
• Assist in identifying ELs and monitoring progress.
• Carry out duties as assigned by the teacher/principal.

Education

60 college credit hours

ParaPro Assessment

ParaPro Assessment via Pearson

ParaPro Assessment via ETS

ParaPathways Assessment via ETS

20HR Substitute Certificate Course

Job description

Paraprofessional - EL

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Job Details

Job ID: 5876103

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Paraprofessional - EL

Term: 9 Months

Classification: Classified / Non-Exempt

Location: District Wide

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 through June 30, 2026) or
• Have passed the ParaPathways Assessment through ETS (July 1, 2026 forwar d)
• Completed the 20HR Substitute Certificate Course

Supervisory: No

Reports to: Building Principal

Code: 001-1271-6152-0845-46200-4-000

Job Number: 733

The job of the Paraprofessional is to be a member of a team working with students with special needs and to assist and support the EL students.

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

• Curriculum support for students
• Creating individualized learning materials
• Supporting students through assigned learning tasks
• Reading aloud to individual or small groups of students
• Documentation and record keeping
• Maintain structure of the classroom
• Follow classroom activities and lessons as set by the teacher
• Follow other directions in implementing student plans as directed by the teacher
• Assist in identification, documentation, and assessment of ELs
• Assist in translating documents and interpreting for students and families as directed
• Carry out all other duties as assigned
• Attend trainings regarding assessment of students and EL programming
• Travel to other EL Instructional sites as needed

Physical Demands

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously

Move around the classroom

Read handwritten or printed material

Attendance

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

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions and Environment

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

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Traci Pattison , Director of Student Services
• ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]