Instructional Staff Assistants; K-5

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Job Summary:

To assist the administration by providing support to school educational programs through providing appropriate classroom supports, activities and learning environment in order that students may learn effectively and experience a smoothly functioning program.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• In addition to a high school diploma, one of the following is required to obtain a Substitute Certification:
• 60 college credit hours,
• Associate's degree or higher,
• Missouri Para Pro Assessment passing score (before September 23, 2013),
• Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score (after September 23, 2013), or
• Completed Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program
• Missouri Teaching Certification preferred.
• Experience working in a school setting preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, email, etc is preferred.
• Experience working with office equipment preferred.
• Excellent attendance.
• The ability to listen well and respond to questions from students in a professional manner is required.
• The ability to redirect and interact positively with students is required.
• The ability to work independently, use good judgment, think quickly, and respond to situations in a calm, caring manner is required.
• The ability to remain flexible & positive with the demands of the job without losing sight of the mission, task or assignment is required.
• The ability to work as a team player, communicate and collaborate with staff is required.
• The ability to develop effective working relationships with students and the school community is required.
• The ability to work with a multi-ethnic, multicultural student population is required.
• The willingness to learn new material and, as needed, attend professional development is required.