Paraprofessional - EL

Joplin R 8 School District DISTRICT WIDE - Joplin, Missouri Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5876103

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position:
Paraprofessional - EL

Term: 9 Months

Classification:
Classified / Non-Exempt

Location:
District Wide

Qualifications:

• Obtain 60 college credit hours, or
• Have passed the Para Pro Assessment (before September 23, 2013) or
• Have passed the Paraprofessional Assessment through Pearson (September 23, 2013 through June 20, 2024) or
• Have passed the Para Pro Assessment through ETS (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026) or
• Have passed the
  Para Pathways Assessment through ETS (July 1, 2026 forwar d)
• Completed the 20HR Substitute Certificate Course

Supervisory:
No

Reports to:
Building Principal

Code:

--4-000

Job Number: 733

The job of the Paraprofessional is to be a member of a team working with students with special needs and to assist and support the EL students.

• 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.

• Curriculum support for students
• Creating individualized learning materials
• Supporting students through assigned learning tasks
• Reading aloud to individual or small groups of students
• Documentation and record keeping
• Maintain structure of the classroom
• Follow classroom activities and lessons as set by the teacher
• Follow other directions in implementing student plans as directed by the teacher
• Assist in identification, documentation, and assessment of ELs
• Assist in translating documents and interpreting for students and families as directed
• Carry out all other duties as assigned
• Attend trainings regarding assessment of students and EL programming
• Travel to other EL Instructional sites as needed

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously

Move around the classroom

Read handwritten or printed material

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