Pre-K Paraprofessional – North County Primary

North St. Francois County R-I School District; Bonne Terre (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The North St. Francois County R-I School District is seeking an Early Childhood Paraprofessional to assist the classroom teacher in developing students' self-care, social, communication and academic skills.

You will support instruction, tutor small groups, supervise students, and help with clerical tasks while maintaining confidentiality and positive classroom management across school settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least 60 college credits.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos; write simple correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and measurements.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructional personnel with development and presentation of learning materials and exercises.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning activities.
• Maintain discipline and supervise students in classroom and non-instructional settings.
• Assist with clerical duties including filing, typing, and using copy/fax machines.
• Collaborate with school personnel and support classroom teachers with records.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and program paperwork.
• Assist students with personal care and health-related needs as required.
• Monitor daily routines such as playground, hall, cafeteria, and bus activities.

Skills

Language skills

Numerical skills

Reasoning ability

Other skills & abilities

Education

High school diploma or GED and 60 college credits

Tools

Office equipment (copiers, fax machines, computers)

Job description

NORTH ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY R-I SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Position Title: Early Childhood Paraprofessional

Department:Early Childhood

Reports To:Principal/Classroom Teacher

Approved By:Board of Education

Date: June, 2025

++SUMMARY:++

Assists the teacher in carrying out duties necessary to improve and develop students’ self-care, physical, social, communication, academic achievement and functional problem solving skills.

++ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:++

1. Assists instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises.
2. Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up learning activity
3. Maintains discipline in the absence of the teacher in all educational settings. Supervises students in instructional settings, off-campus activities and during non-instructional activities such as recess, assemblies, emergency drills, entering and exiting buses, etc.
4. Assist with general clerical duties including filing, typing, and using copy/fax machines.
5. Collaborates with school personnel.
6. Support the classroom teacher in maintaining required student records, school, and program paperwork.
7. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding students.
8. As required, assists students with personal care, social skills, or self-awareness skills. Assist students with personal health, hygiene, toileting, eating, and/or dressing.
9. Monitor and assist in daily routines such as playground duty, hall monitoring, cafeteria supervision, and bus loading/unloading.

++SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES++

Supervises classroom and students on campus as needed

++QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:++

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

++EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:++

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); at least 60 college credits

++LANGUAGE SKILLS:++

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to student, parents and/or staff.

++MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:++

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculation.

++REASONING ABILITY:++

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

++OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:++

Ability to operate copiers, fax machines, and computers. Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students, understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

++PHYSICAL DEMANDS:++

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, as to operate office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

++WORK ENVIRONMENT:++

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

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.