Paraprofessional - Elementary (2025-2026 School Year)
Paraprofessional - Elementary (2025-2026 School Year)
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Job Description
KIPP St. Louis Paraprofessionals provide one-on-one instructional care students with special needs. Paraprofessionals assist and support the teacher(s) in implementing an instructional and care program to promote the academic achievement and personal development of this and other special need students.
Position Type: Full-time Non-exempt 10 months
On a day-to-day basis you can look forward to the following:
On the day-to-day basis you can look forward to the following:
Instructional Delivery
Assists in delivering quality instruction/lessons created by teachers through one on one or leading small group instruction
Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students and teachers based on trust and respect
Provides instructional support within the special education and general education classroom as needed in order to meet students needs
Communicates high expectations for behavior by teaching practicing and reinforcing rules and consequences
Approaches practice with a sense of urgency maximizing every minute
Maintains accurate and up-to-date records
Data Collection
Assumes responsibility for students achievement
Continuous monitoring of progress on individualized goals
SHares responsibility and provides feedback to teachers about students progress and needs
Constant Learning
Collaborates with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor
Consistently reflects on instructional practices through formal and informal methods and works relentlessly to meet individual and professional development goals
Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
Works to become knowledgeable about best practices in working with students with learning disabilities and challenging behavior
Embraces feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvement
Academic and Cultural Support
Participates actively in developing and following through with individualized learning plans and behavior plans for students
Assists in the daily functioning of the school as necessary
Other Essential Functions
Escorts assists and/or supervises student(s) during play periods movement throughout the building to and from buses toileting routines lunch snack specialized and inclusive classes community activities and other times as designated
Guides independent study enrichment work and remedial work assigned by the teacher
Performs health-related procedures such as: feeding lifting positioning carrying toileting tube feeding cleaning catheterization and suctioning equipment
Performs other duties related to Special Education as assigned by teacher or administrator
Physical Demands/Mental Demands/Environmental Factors
Frequently positions self to interact with students
Must be able to observe students inside the classroom and school building as well as outside
Daily operation of a computer and office equipment
Occasional moderate lifting
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Frequent prolonged and irregular hours of duty
Maintain emotional control under stress
Interprets policy procedures and data
Occasionally endure inclement weather conditions to provide for student safety
Qualifications :
What you bring to the table:
What you bring to the table:
60 college credit hours (preferred)
Associate degree or higher (preferred)
Missouri ParaPro Certification (preferred)
Completed Missouris 20-hour online substitute training program (REQUIRED if you do not have 60 college credit hours or no paraprofessional certification)
Experience working with special needs students
Additional Information :
What we bring to the table:
We are a fast paced energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement and to cultivate the their best working environment we provide the following:
$0 deductible healthcare plan option including medical vision and dental.
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
$50000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 14.5% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
Employee Recognition: When we succeed together we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony christmas party and more!
Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer
Longevity Bonuses: 2 5 and 10 year financial rewards
Generous time off:
Paid leave for illness personal days bereavement jury duty and military-related leave
Paid parental leave for new families
Paid holidays as well as a one week Thanksgiving break a two-week winter break a week-long spring break
Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)
On-going professional development opportunities:
Weekly coaching sessions
Weekly school-based professional development
Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers
If you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis please visit our website to find out how to apply!
out our KIPP St. Louis video to learn more about KIPP St. Louis Public Schools!
KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all our students families teachers staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer we hire without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
