Title I Instructional Assistant

Steadley Elementary; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Carthage School District R9 Steadley Elementary in Carthage, Missouri seeks a Title I Paraprofessional to assist the classroom teacher and Literacy Coach in meeting students' needs. The role requires collaboration on yearly schedules and adherence to Title I guidelines, with emphasis on small-group instruction and confidentiality.

The paraprofessional works under supervision, cannot supervise an entire class, and supports lesson planning and instructional delivery within a Title I framework.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 60 college credit hours with a certified transcript on file
• Must have an Associate’s degree or higher
• Must provide Missouri ParaPro or Paraprofessional Assessment passing score (dates specified)
• Must have completed Missouri’s 20-hour online substitute training program

Responsibilities

• Develop yearly work schedules in collaboration with the principal, Literacy Coach, and classroom teacher
• Assist the classroom teacher in meeting student needs without being in charge of the entire class
• Under supervision, help develop lesson plans for students
• Avoid physical discipline; use verbal correction and refer serious issues to the teacher
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and collaborate with teachers and counselors
• Work with small groups or in regular classroom settings to provide supplemental instruction
• Possess ability to work with no more than six students at a time and support class size up to 15 with a certified teacher
• Cannot be pulled away from Title I duties to serve as substitutes

Education

60 college credit hours

Associate’s degree or higher

Missouri ParaPro Assessment passing score

Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score

Missouri’s20-hour online substitute training program

Job description

Title I Instructional Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5928929

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Title I Paraprofessionals

Responsible to: Title I Director, Building Principal

Qualifications:

Individuals with one of the following qualifications are eligible to be a paraprofessional:

• 60 college credit hours,
• Associate’s degree or higher,
• Missouri ParaPro Assessment passing score (before September 23, 2013),
• Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score (after September 23, 2013), or
• Completed Missouri’s20-hour online substitute training program

General Responsibilities:

• The principal, Literacy Coach, teacher and paraprofessional will develop, on a yearly basis, work schedule(s). All three parties should be notified ahead of time of any deviations from this schedule.
• The teacher has primary responsibility for the students and the maintenance of the classroom. The assignment of a Title I paraprofessional is to “assist” the classroom teacher in meeting the needs of the students. Title I paraprofessionals should not be left in charge of the entire class.
• The teacher and/or Literacy Coach has primary responsibility for the lesson plans of this program. The Title I paraprofessional will, under the direction of the teacher/coach, develop lesson plans for students.
• The Title I paraprofessional should absolutely avoid physical contact in disciplinary situations. Verbal correction is permissible. All serious discipline problems should be directed to the classroom teacher.
• Difficulties that arise should be brought to the attention of the teacher and, if necessary, the principal. Grievances should be addressed internally rather than being aired publicly.
• The Title I paraprofessional will not discuss the academic achievement or records of a student with any person other than the principal, Literacy Coach, counselor, or teacher.
• The Title I paraprofessional will work with small groups of students or in the regular classroom to provide additional instruction of a supplemental nature.
• Title I paraprofessionals:
  • Must have a minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit with a certified transcript on file, or pass the Paraprofessional Mega Test;
  • must work under the direct supervision of the Title I teacher, Literacy Coach, or the regular classroom teacher and do not have a caseload of their own;
  • may work with no more than six students at a time;
  • allow the Title I class size to be increased to 15 with a certified teacher;
  • may be included in professional development activities.
• Title I paraprofessionals cannot be pulled away from Title I duties to serve as substitutes.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required