Preschool Paraprofessional

Union School District R-11; Union (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Union School District R-11 is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist and support teachers and students in a 177-day calendar environment. The role requires a valid Missouri paraprofessional certificate or 60 college credit hours and a Missouri substitute teaching certificate, with a bachelor’s degree and Missouri teaching certification preferred but not required.

The paraprofessional will work with individual students or small groups, reinforce materials under certified staff, supervise

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri paraprofessional certificate and/or 60 college credit hours and Missouri substitute teaching certificate.
• Bachelor’s degree and appropriate Missouri teaching certification preferred, not required.
• Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and/or Superintendent may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
• Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on the needs and abilities of students.
• Monitors work, corrects papers, and supervises curriculum-based testing and makeup work as assigned by the certified staff.
• Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff.
• Alerts the certified staff to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information and adheres to safety and district policies.
• Participates in in-service training programs as approved.

Skills

Background clearance

Education

Missouri paraprofessional certificate or 60 college credit hours + Missouri substitute teaching certificate

Bachelor's degree and Missouri teaching certification preferred

Job description

START DATE FOR THIS POSITION IS 3/2/26.

Per Board Policy GDBA: A maximum of ten years of related experience may be transferred from previous employment. The highest step a support staff employee may enter the district is at step 11 of the salary schedule.

Paraprofessional

CLASSIFICATION:

Classified

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Missouri paraprofessional certificate and/or a minimum of 60 college credit hours and Missouri substitute teaching certificate required
• Bachelor’s degree and appropriate Missouri teaching certification preferred, not required
• Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and/or Superintendent may find appropriate

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

JOB GOAL:

To assist and support teachers and students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
• Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Monitors work, corrects papers, and supervises curriculum-based testing and makeup work as assigned by the certified staff.
• Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff.
• Alerts the certified staff to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community.
• Participates in in-service training programs as approved.
• Maintains safe working environment and encourages colleagues to be safety minded in the performance of all school-related duties.
• Performs other such duties / assignments as directed by the certified staff.
• Effectively collects and maintains evidence of yearly professional development hours.li>
• Works well as a team member to serve all constituencies.
• Adheres to and follows all deadlines and requirements as presented by administration / state / federal law.
• Attends all meetings as requested by building and district administration.
• Maintains strict confidentiality as required by law.
• Commits to lifelong learning and growth.
• Performs any and all other related duties as assigned building and district administration.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

177 days. Salary to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Additionally, the employee may occasionally be required to push or lift up to 50 lbs as necessary for the safety and well-being of others. Lastly, this job requires the employee to have the vision ability to read handwritten or typed materials, and meet multiple demands from several people while interacting with other staff and the public.

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.

JOB DUTIES:

The most significant duties of this position have been included in this job description. However, this job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties performed. In addition, the District may modify this position as needed to reflect the assignment of additional or supplemental duties assigned. Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties regardless of whether such duties appear in this job description.

Revised: May 5, 2017