2025-2026 Paraprofessional I - Phelps Center for the Gifted

Springfield Public Schools•Springfield, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Sixty (60) college hours completed, required.
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 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.
Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; age appropriate activities; and methods of instruction and training.
Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
Skill based competencies required to perform the functions of the job, including operating standard office equipment, including using a variety of software applications; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment.
Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.
Ability to maintain confidentiality; set priorities; meet deadlines and schedules; work with detailed information; and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to work as part of a team; adapt to changing priorities; and apply logical processes and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Job related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Adapt and administer classroom activities, assignments, make-up work, and/or instructional materials under the direction of the supervising teacher, supporting instruction and reinforcing classroom objectives.
Assist students individually and in small groups with lesson assignments by practicing and reinforcing learning concepts to help students reach academic goals and grade-level standards.
Attend meetings, workshops, conferences, and trainings to receive and convey information related to job functions.
Communicate with teachers regarding student progress by participating in needs assessments and assisting with progress evaluation.
Implement instructional interventions under the supervision of the assigned teacher by presenting and reinforcing learning concepts.
Maintain manual and electronic files and records in compliance with mandated requirements and documentation standards.
Monitor individual students and student groups in a variety of settings to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
Perform general clerical duties in support of the instructional program.
Report health and safety concerns to instructional personnel, administrative staff, and/or appropriate agencies to maintain student safety, a positive learning environment, and compliance with regulations and established guidelines.
Respond to emergency situations by addressing immediate safety concerns and/or referring matters to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.