FY26-27 Paraprofessional

The Biome School • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Biome School seeks a full-time Paraprofessional to work with its special education team and provide ongoing, collaborative support that maximizes student learning and achievement. The role supports students with educational disabilities in a learner-centered, K–5 public charter school using a STEAM framework. The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, and solutions-oriented, and participates in learning as stipulated by students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Experience with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder is preferred but not required. The school offers paid on-the-job training with qualified teachers and therapists and uses a team-based approach to behavior management, instructional services, and continuity of care.

The Biome School is a tuition-free school serving children who live in the City of St. Louis. Its learning environment emphasizes high expectations, differentiated instruction, encouragement, and student support. Applicants should submit a resume of no more than two pages in 12-point font and a cover letter of no more than two pages in 12-point font explaining their interest and relevant skills and experience. Phone calls will not be accepted.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the following qualifications to be eligible as an instructional Paraprofessional: 60 college hours; an associate’s degree or higher; a passing score on the Missouri ParaPro Assessment before September 23, 2013; a passing score on the Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment after September 23, 2013; or completion of Missouri’s 20-hour online substitute training program.
• Be reliable, organized, and solutions-oriented.
• Participate in student learning as stipulated by the Individual Education Plan.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Experience as a classroom teacher, teaching assistant, paraprofessional, or substitute teacher.
• Motivation grounded in the belief that all students can achieve high-level learning.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Self-confidence and resilience.
• Adaptability.
• Reliability and engagement.
• Approachability and collaboration.
• Previous experience working with students with educational disabilities, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted one-to-one support in general education settings to support the learning and social engagement of students with educational disabilities.
• Co-implement interventions, classroom instruction, data collection, and student management as stipulated by the IEP.
• Work with individual students and/or small groups to improve understanding of content.
• Work with the Classroom Leader and Collaborative Care Team to identify and resolve barriers to learning.
• Supervise learners during transitions, lunch, and recess.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to promote and improve learning.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid on-the-job training with qualified and responsive teachers and therapists.
• Mandatory participation in the St. Louis Public School Retirement System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed