2026-2027 Paraprofessional I - Field Elementary

Springfield Public Schools•Springfield, MO

About The Position

The Paraprofessional I supports the instructional program in an assigned classroom. Under the direction of the supervising teacher, the role works with individual students and small groups to reinforce classroom instruction and learning objectives, and provides clerical support to teachers and staff. The position monitors students in various settings to help maintain a safe, positive learning environment and reports health and safety concerns to appropriate personnel.

Requirements

Complete at least 60 college hours or hold a certificate of completion from a DESE-approved Substitute Training program.
Obtain and maintain a Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate.
Pass a Criminal Background Clearance with results satisfactory to the District.
Knowledge of basic math, including calculations involving fractions, percentages, and ratios.
Ability to read manuals, write documents in prescribed formats, present information, analyze situations, draw conclusions, and develop action plans.
Knowledge of grammar and punctuation, child development and learning styles, age-appropriate activities, and instructional and training methods.
Ability to perform multiple technical tasks and routinely upgrade skills as job conditions change.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and software applications, plan and manage projects, and prepare and maintain accurate records.
Ability to schedule activities, meetings, or events; gather, collate, and classify data; and use job-related equipment.
Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups and collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to apply critical thinking and 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 and apply logical processes and analytical skills.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds of force and exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Job-related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Adapt and administer classroom activities, assignments, make-up work, and materials under the supervising teacher’s direction.
Assist individual students and small groups with lesson assignments and practice or reinforcement of learning concepts to support academic goals and grade-level standards.
Attend meetings, workshops, conferences, and trainings to receive and convey information related to job functions.
Communicate with teachers about student progress, participate in needs assessments, and assist in evaluating progress.
Implement interventions under the assigned teacher’s supervision by presenting or reinforcing learning concepts.
Maintain manual and electronic files and records to provide written reference and meet mandated requirements.
Monitor individual students and groups in a variety of settings to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
Perform general clerical functions that support the instructional program.
Report health and safety issues to instructional, administrative, or other appropriate personnel or agencies.
Respond to emergency situations by addressing immediate safety concerns or directing them to appropriate personnel.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.