FY26-27 Paraprofessional
About The Position
The Biome School seeks a full-time Paraprofessional to work with the dynamic special education team and to provide ongoing and collaborative support that maximizes student learning and achievement. The ideal candidate will be reliable, organized, and solutions-oriented, and will actively participate in learning as stipulated by the Individual Education Plan. Experience with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder is preferred, but not a must. Applicants can expect paid, on-the-job training with highly qualified and responsive teachers and therapists, and a teams-based approach to behavior management, instructional services, and continuity of care.
Requirements
- 60 college hours
- Associate’s degree or higher
- Passing score on the Missouri ParaPro Assessment (before September 23, 2013)
- Passing score on the Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment (after September 23, 2013)
- Completed Missouri’s 20-hour online substitute training program
- Experience as a classroom teacher, teaching assistant, paraprofessional, or substitute teacher (preferred)
Nice To Haves
- Motivated by the belief that all students have the capacity for high level learning
- Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Self-confident and resilient
- Adaptive
- Reliable and engaged
- Approachable and collaborative
- Previous experience working with students with educational disabilities, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorder
Responsibilities
- Targeted 1:1 support within the general education setting to support the learning and social engagement of students with educational disabilities
- Co-implement intervention, classroom instruction, data collection, and student management as stipulated by the IEP
- Additional work with individual students and/or small groups to boost understanding of the content
- Work with the Classroom Leader and Collaborative Care Team to identify and resolve barriers to learning
- Supervise learners during transition periods, lunch, and recess
- Additional responsibilities, as needed, to promote and improve learning
Benefits
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life
- Mandatory participation in the St. Louis Public School Retirement System
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
