SPED Paraprofessional: Student Support & Instruction

McKINLEY ELEMENTARY; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

McKINLEY ELEMENTARY in Joplin, Missouri is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional to support SPED Basic Skills instruction. The role is a 9-month, classified/non-exempt position located at McKinley, reporting to the Building Principal.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional strategies, reinforcing skills under teacher direction, and maintaining accurate records. Qualifications require 60 college credit hours or approved assessments, plus completion of a 20-hour substitute

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

60 college credit hours

ParaPro Assessment (before September 23, 2013)

Paraprofessional Assessment through Pearson (September 23, 2013 through June 20, 2024)

ParaPro Assessment through ETS (July 1, 2024 forward)

20HR Substitute Certificate Course

Job description

McKINLEY ELEMENTARY in Joplin, Missouri is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional to support SPED Basic Skills instruction. The role is a 9-month, classified/non-exempt position located at McKinley, reporting to the Building Principal.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional strategies, reinforcing skills under teacher direction, and maintaining accurate records. Qualifications require 60 college credit hours or approved assessments, plus completion of a 20-hour substitute