Job Description:
The Northwest R-I School District seeks an enthusiastic and student- centered individual to fill this position for the 2025-26 school year. The successful candidate will be part of a high-energy and enthusiastic team of professionals, dedicated to meeting the academic, social and emotional needs of students. 

Benefits
This is a full-time position with benefits, including:
Board Paid Health Insurance and Life Insurance
Dental & Vision
PEERS Retirement System
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned.

1. Assists teacher in:
   1. Maintaining classroom organization.
   2. Managing students.
   3. Preparing teaching materials.
   4. Reinforcing previously taught materials as described by teacher.
   5. Implementing policies, rules and/or regulations.
   6. Implementing IEPs of assigned students.
2. Adheres to district policies and departmental, building and classroom procedures.
3. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
4. Maintains confidentiality of information about students.
5. Performs clerical responsibilities as assigned by the teacher.
6. Meets or escorts students at designated times.
7. Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the teacher.
8. Paraprofessionals assigned to individual students will meet the needs of the student as outlined in the I.E.P.
9. Performs medical, educational, physical, behavioral, and personal care tasks requiring specialized training for assigned students.
10. Critical needs status will be determined by the Director of Student Services and the Chief Academic Officer.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. 60 hours of college credit and have passed the Paraprofessional Praxis (ParaPro Assessment), or DESE approved 20-hour substitute certification course, preferred. 
2. Missouri substitue certification preferred, see how to obtain below.
3. Experience with young people.
4. Prior experience in a school setting is desired.