Elementary School Paraprofessional
About the Employer
2026-2027 Paraprofessional I - Well Elementary School
Job Title: Paraprofessional I
Department: Elementary Learning
Pay Grade: H140
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Principal
General Purpose
Responsible for providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students, and provides clerical support to teachers and staff.
Essential Job Functions
Adapt and Administer Classroom Activities
Adapt and administer classroom activities, assignments, make-up work and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher, supporting instruction and reinforcing classroom objectives.
Assist Students
Assist students, individually and in small groups, with lesson assignments, practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
Attend Meetings and Conferences
Attend meetings, workshops, conferences, trainings, etc. Receiving and conveying information relative to job functions.
Communicate with Teachers
Communicate with teachers regarding student progress, participating in needs assessments and assisting in evaluating progress.
Implement Interventions
Implement interventions, under the supervision of assigned teacher, presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
Maintain Records
Maintain manual and electronic files and records providing written reference and meeting mandated requirements.
Monitor Student Behavior
Monitor individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
Perform General Clerical Functions
Perform general clerical functions supporting the instructional program.
Respond to Emergencies
Report health and safety issues to instructional personnel, administrative personnel and/or appropriate agencies maintaining students' personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
Perform Other Duties
Perform other related duties as required/assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education and Experience
Minimum of 60 college hours completed or certificate of completion from a district-approved substitute training program.
Certificates, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
Must obtain and maintain Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate. Must pass a criminal background clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the district, required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge-Based Competencies
Knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues, draw conclusions and create action plans.
Skill-Based Competencies
Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
Ability to Work with Diversity
Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.
Ability to Collaborate and Communicate
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.
Physical Requirements
Work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate. The work is light work that requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.