What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Paraprofessional - 2026-2027 School Year position at Steadley Elementary?
Job Title: Paraprofessional
Responsible to: Building principal, Director of Special Services, and
special services teacher to whom assigned
Qualifications:
Individuals with one of the following qualifications are eligible to be a paraprofessional:
- 60 college credit hours
- Missouri ParaPro Assessment passing score (before September 23, 2013)
- Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score (after September 23, 2013), or
- Completed Missouri’s20-hour online substitute training program
Experience in working with disabled populations preferred.
Primary Function:
To assist the special services teacher to whom assigned and to work with students assigned to that teacher.
Specific Duties:
Program Operation:
- Prepare materials as assigned.
- Provide services to students as assigned.
- Provide for individual differences.
- Assist students in completing assignments.
- Assist students in moving about the building.
- Demonstrate knowledge in working with disabled population.
- Use time effectively.
- Communicate effectively with students.
- Communicate effectively with staff.
Classroom Management:
- Assist in organizing classroom to promote learning.
- Demonstrate knowledge in working with students with behavior problems.
- Follow classroom management procedures as set by teacher.
Interpersonal Relationships:
- Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with students.
- Demonstrate patience, respect and understanding for students.
- Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with staff.
- Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with parents.
Professional Responsibilities:
- Participate in professional growth activities.
- Demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm toward work.
- Follow the policies and procedures of the school district.
- Follow guidelines developed by the teacher.
- Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.