Paraprofessional - Virtual

Position : Instructional Support Paraprofessional

Term : 9 Months

Classification : Classified / Non-exempt

Location : Virtual

Qualifications :

• Must have 60 college hours, have passed the Para Assessment (MEGA), or have completed 20-hour Online Sub Teacher Training;
• Preference will be given to individuals who have a current MO Teacher Certification,
• Substitute Teacher Certification, or previous experience in a K-12 school setting

Supervisory : No

Reports to : Building Principal

Code : 002-1221-6111-1050-12210-3-000

Job Code : 2268

The Instructional Support Professional works under the direction of assigned teachers to support

student learning in elementary level classrooms. Duties include curriculum support, behavior

modification support, and other duties as assigned. Instructional Support Professionals are

assigned to classrooms based on student enrollment. Individuals serving in this position are

required to transfer classrooms and / or elementary schools as enrollment numbers fluctuate.

Employment is contingent upon enrollment.

General Expectations :

Supports the mission of Joplin Schools.

Supports the value of education.

Become familiar with, enforce, and follow all applicable Board policies and regulations,

administrative procedures, other directions given by district administrators and

supervisors, and state and federal laws.

Properly supervise students at all times, if applicable to essential job functions.

Obey all safety rules, including rules protecting the safety and welfare of students.

Care for, properly use, and protect school property.

Maintain courteous and professional relationships with students, parents / guardians, other

district employees and the public.

Communicate effectively with supervisors, department staff, all members of the school

district, and community as required.

Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.

Complies with privacy rights and safeguards confidential and / or sensitive information

pertaining to staff and students.

Reacts to change productively and receive and transmit constructive criticism as it relates

to job duties.

Actively participate in professional development and obtain skills and information

necessary to effectively perform job duties.

Conduct all official business in a professional and timely manner, utilizing district

technology resources.

Arrive to work and leave work at the time specified by supervisors and attend all required

meetings pertinent to the position.

Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes as

required by law and Board policy.

Solve practical problems utilizing math functions as needed to complete job duties.

Read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, and handbooks and apply

to job duties.

Essential Functions :

Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and

guidance of the facilitator and classroom teachers.

Implement instructional strategies developed for students, as directed by Teachers and

Principals.

Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them

to fully participate in activities.

Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records, preparing lesson materials as

directed by the classroom teacher, and providing direct student support.

Assist in the preparation and display of student work.

Assist classroom teachers with copying items to support teaching.

Provide additional support as needed and directed by teacher and building Principal.

Supervise students at all times.

Utilize technology to assist virtual students.

Communicate clearly with email, phone, etc

Assist with tracking and monitoring virtual students.

Carry out all other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, and

hear. The employee frequently is required to stand or sit. Specific vision abilities required by this

job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must be able to lift

25 pounds.

Attendance - Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions and Environment

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is

noisy and active. Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short

periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district

transportation and supervising recess.

Note : The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so

classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Joplin Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not illegally discriminate in its programs, services, activities or

facilities.