SY 26/27 Paraprofessional (1st & 2nd Grade)
Core
Assist teachers in delivering high-quality literacy instruction and provide academic and cultural support to students in 1st and 2nd grade.
Role type
Paraprofessional (Literacy Teacher Assistant)
Builds
Literacy skills, student engagement, and real-world learning experiences for K-12 students
Domain
Education (K-12 Literacy)
Required skills
Literacy instruction, lesson plan support, data tracking, small group facilitation, classroom supervision, family communication, curriculum alignment
Preferred skills
Commitment to educational equity, diversity and inclusion, collaboration in diverse environments, real-world learning facilitation
Technologies
Missouri State standards, data tracking systems
Responsibilities
Assist in delivering literacy instruction based on state standards, support teachers with lesson planning and material preparation, work with small groups to reinforce foundational literacy skills, maintain accurate records and grade books, supervise students during daily school functions, collaborate with grade-level teams to promote academic rigor
Seniority
Entry-level, support staff