Paraprofessional - Elementary (2025-2026 School Year)

KIPP•St. Louis, MO

8h•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP St. Louis Paraprofessionals provide one-on-one instructional care students with special needs. Paraprofessionals assist and support the teacher(s) in implementing an instructional and care program to promote the academic achievement and personal development of this and other special need students.

Requirements

Completed Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program (REQUIRED if you do not have 60 college credit hours or no paraprofessional certification)
Experience working with special needs students
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Maintain emotional control under stress
Interprets policy, procedures, and data

Nice To Haves

60 college credit hours (preferred)
Associate degree or higher (preferred)
Missouri ParaPro Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

Assists in delivering quality instruction/lessons created by teachers through one on one or leading small group instruction
Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students and teachers based on trust and respect
Provides instructional support within the special education and general education classroom as needed in order to meet students’ needs
Communicates high expectations for behavior by teaching, practicing and reinforcing rules and consequences
Approaches practice with a sense of urgency, maximizing every minute
Maintains accurate and up-to-date records
Assumes responsibility for students achievement
Continuous monitoring of progress on individualized goals
SHares responsibility and provides feedback to teachers about students’ progress and needs
Collaborates with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor
Consistently reflects on instructional practices through formal and informal methods and works relentlessly to meet individual and professional development goals
Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
Works to become knowledgeable about best practices in working with students with learning disabilities and challenging behavior
Embraces feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvement
Participates actively in developing and following through with individualized learning plans and behavior plans for students
Assists in the daily functioning of the school as necessary
Escorts, assists, and/or supervises student(s) during play periods, movement throughout the building, to and from buses, toileting routines, lunch, snack, specialized and inclusive classes, community activities and other times as designated
Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher
Performs health-related procedures such as: feeding, lifting, positioning, carrying, toileting, tube feeding, cleaning catheterization and suctioning equipment
Performs other duties related to Special Education, as assigned by teacher or administrator

Benefits

$0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision and dental.
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 14.5% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony, christmas party, and more!
Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer
Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10 year financial rewards
Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
Paid parental leave for new families
Paid holidays, as well as a one week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break
Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)
Weekly coaching sessions
Weekly school-based professional development
Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers