Title Reading Paraprofessional

Young World Physical Education; Bethany (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

South Harrison Co R-2 School District in Bethany, Missouri is seeking a Reading Paraprofessional to support Supplemental ELA instruction and literacy development for students.

Under the supervision of the Supplemental ELA Teacher, you will assist with phonics, fluency, and comprehension through small group and one-on-one sessions, fostering a positive learning environment and targeted instructional strategies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Active Substitute License required or eligible.
• Experience working with children in educational settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Ability to follow instructional plans provided by licensed staff.
• Knowledge of phonics and reading comprehension strategies preferred (training may be provided).

Responsibilities

• Assist students in learning letter names, sounds, and sound combinations.
• Guide students in developing phonemic awareness through blending, segmenting, and manipulating sounds.
• Support reading comprehension by helping with main ideas and text connections.
• Reinforce literacy strategies and use age-appropriate instructional materials.
• Provide small group or one-on-one support as directed by the Supplemental ELA Teacher.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to guide instruction.
• Contribute to a positive, safe learning environment where students feel comfortable trying new skills.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Active Substitute License

Job description

Title Reading Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5839811
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Description: Supplemental ELA Paraprofessional

Job Summary: The Supplemental ELA Paraprofessional supports students in developing essential literacy skills to strengthen their overall reading ability. This role focuses on building phonics skills, phonemic awareness, comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary through direct support and targeted instructional strategies. Under the guidance and supervision of the Supplemental ELA Teacher, the paraprofessional provides supplemental literacy interventions to help students become more confident, capable readers.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist students in learning and practicing letter names, letter sounds, and sound combinations.
• Guide students in developing phonemic awareness skills, including blending, segmenting, and manipulating sounds.
• Support students in making predictions, identifying main ideas, and drawing connections between a text’s title, purpose, or theme.
• Reinforce reading comprehension strategies to help students interpret and understand text meaning.
• Utilize age-appropriate instructional materials, tools, and strategies to foster engagement and build literacy skills.
• Provide small group or one‑on‑one instructional support as directed by the Supplemental ELA Teacher.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the Supplemental ELA Teacher to guide instructional planning.
• Encourage student confidence, independence, and persistence in literacy tasks.
• Assist in creating a positive, supportive learning environment where students feel safe to take risks in their learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Active Substitute License
• Experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructional plans provided by the Supplemental ELA Teacher.
• Knowledge of phonics, phonemic awareness, and reading comprehension strategies (preferred, training may be provided).

Work Environment

This position works in a classroom setting under the direct supervision of the Supplemental ELA Teacher. The paraprofessional collaborates closely with teaching staff to provide consistent literacy support for students.

Evaluation

Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provision of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of support staff.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required