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St. Joseph School District
Alternative Para Professional - Webster - Tier 3 (R4) - 2026-2027
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$33,941 / year median in Missouri
+8% projected growth
Job Description
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Salary Not Available Alternative Para Professional
- Webster
- Tier 3 (R4)
- 2026-2027 St.
Occupation:
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special EducationLocation:
Saint Joseph, MO- 64501
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
06/09/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
St. Joseph School DistrictWeb Site:
www.sjsd.k12.mo.us Job #: 1775 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.Qualifications:
Required:
Must obtain or possess a current Substitute Certificate or a Teacher Certificate prior to start date. May be required to pursue and obtain MANDT Certification at the first available opportunity. Individuals will be required to have one of the following to obtain aSubstitute Certificate:
- Associates Degree or higher (need official transcripts for file)
- 60 college credit hours (need official transcripts for file)
- Completed Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program
- Will need copy of HS diploma, HS transcripts, or
GED FLSA
Non-Exempt Salary Schedule:
Per Approved Education Salary Schedule (Range 4)Direct Report:
Building Principal Terms of Employment:
9 months Eligible for emergency telework:With Supervisor Approval Purpose:
Assists in teaching, tends to the needs of students, and collects data in order to meet educational goals. Works with the classroom teacher to tailor lesson plans, and monitor student progress. Supervises, guides, and assists students in their daily activities.Essential Job Functions:
- Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
- To "telework" when requested by the District.
- Assist teacher with clerical duties and classroom routines.
- Administers classroom assignments for purpose of supporting instructional process.
- Communicates with teachers and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
- Monitors individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Reports observations and incidents to appropriate instructional or administrative personnel, relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.).
- Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Assists students, individually or in small groups with lesson assignments for purpose of reinforcing learning concepts under direction of teacher.
- Assist students with mobility needs (may involve lifting, toileting, etc.) and in appropriate cases, with medical assistance.
- Covering a class when a substitute teacher is unavailable.
- Other assigned duties.