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ST. JAMES R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT PARAPROFESSIONAL JOB TITLE

Elementary Paraprofessional - 4th/5th Grade

REPORTS TO

TEACHER, AND

BUILDING PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATIONS

MUST

HAVE A MISSOURI SUBSTITUTE TEACHING CERTIFICATION

Must have a secondary school diploma or a GED and meet one of the following qualifications: completed 36 college credit hours, Missouri ParaPro Assessment passing score, or complete Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain a punctual, daily schedule. Provide academic intervention/re-teaching for each individual or group of assigned students, under the direct supervision of a teacher. Be adequately prepared to utilize the session/intervention for maximum student outcomes. Participate in collaborative planning and seek guidance from the classroom teachers as necessary. Assist in keeping the lines of communication open between the paraprofessional, teacher, and parents. Participate in professional development activities and parent meetings as necessary. May assume limited duties that are assigned to similar personnel, including duties beyond classroom instruction, so long as the amount of time spent on such duties is the same proportion of total work time to similar personnel in the same school. Comply with all the rules and regulations as established by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education pertaining to the Title I programs. Complete and maintain all program records as required by the State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Title I Programs. Comply with federal, state, local, and Board of Education policies and regulations. Other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher, Building Principal, or Assistant Superintendent, approvable by Title I guidelines.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment is on an annual basis. This is an at-will position. The Superintendent of Schools makes employment recommendations in April of each year for the next fiscal year. The final decision is made by the Board of Education. Salary is based on the Classified Salary Schedule adopted annually by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION

An annual evaluation is conducted by the supervising classroom teachers each year using the evaluation method adopted by the Board of Education.