Paraprofessional - Title 1

Joplin R 8 School District•Joplin, MO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Title I Paraprofessional supports teachers and Title I staff in developing, implementing, and monitoring programs that enhance students’ academic and behavioral success. The position works as part of an educational team and carries out instructional strategies under a teacher’s direction, including reinforcing or reteaching previously learned skills and supporting students’ educational, behavioral, and physical needs. The role also helps prepare classroom instruction, implements teaching techniques and behavior interventions, supports individualized classroom modifications and accommodations, and responds to student needs to remove barriers to learning. The position is classified and non-exempt, is a 9-month role, and is located in Dover Hill. The employee reports to the Building Principal and has no supervisory responsibilities. Work takes place in a typical classroom setting. Regular, consistent attendance is an essential function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Obtain 60 college credit hours, or meet one of the listed assessment alternatives: pass the ParaPro Assessment before September 23, 2013; pass the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment from September 23, 2013 through June 20, 2024; pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026; or pass the ETS ParaPathways Assessment beginning July 1, 2026.
Complete the 20-hour Substitute Certificate Course.
Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to frequently walk up and down stairs while assisting students and walk on varied ground surfaces, including paved, gravel, grass, or dirt.
Ability to frequently bend and twist the torso and neck, squat or kneel, and use repetitive arm, wrist, and hand movements.
Ability to use close, distance, and peripheral vision and depth perception.
Regular and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate communication and collaboration skills as a member of an effective educational team.
Implement instructional strategies developed for students.
Perform duties that support skills students are learning.
Under the direction of the teacher, reinforce or reteach previously learned skills.
Provide support for students’ educational, behavioral, and physical needs.
Prepare for classroom instruction, including grading, copying, and taking roll as directed.
Under the teacher’s direction, implement teaching techniques to meet students’ individualized needs.
Implement preventative behavior strategies and interventions.
Teach behavior-related skills to individuals and small groups.
Provide for individual differences.
Model behavior interventions and classroom management strategies for teachers.
Respond to student needs and remove barriers to learning.
Implement classroom modifications and accommodations effectively.
Supervise students when applicable to essential job functions and follow safety rules.
Follow Board policies, regulations, administrative procedures, supervisor directions, and applicable state and federal laws.
Care for, properly use, and protect school property.
Maintain professional relationships and communicate effectively with district staff, families, students, and the public.
Protect confidential and sensitive student and staff information.
Participate in professional development and obtain skills and information needed to perform the job.
Conduct official business professionally and promptly using district technology resources.
Arrive and leave at the times specified by supervisors and attend required meetings.
Maintain accurate records and filing systems as required by law and Board policy.
Use practical math skills and read and interpret relevant documents as needed.
Carry out other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance.