Paraprofessional

Company: Therapeutic Services, A Member of the Point Quest
Location: Joplin
Posted on: November 4, 2025

Job Description:

Our Mission is to inspire students to achieve their personal best through educational experiences that prepare them to meet tomorrow’s challenges. Our Vision is to create a community of learners who are supported, respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. Our Promise is Learning Today for a Better Tomorrow! We Offer: Tuition Assistance Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision 401K with Company Match Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Sick Leave and Vacation Supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven environment Paraprofessional: Under supervision and direction of the classroom teacher(s), to assist in the supervision and intensified learning instruction of students in assigned areas of study and to perform classroom clerical tasks in support of the instructional process. Paraprofessional Responsibilities Student: Works with small groups of students or 1:1 in an instructional capacity. Assists and provides support for students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts. Assists in maintaining appropriate classroom environment to ensure a safe and positive learning experience. Monitors individual students in the classroom, library, or during playground activities to ensure a safe and positive learning environment. Monitors and assists students during various classroom activities (examples; art, literacy, bathrooming, fine motor skills). Maintains confidentiality in all correspondence and communications. Supports special needs learners and modifies instruction as directed. Assists in maintaining appropriate student conduct. Maintains discipline in the absence of the teacher. Performs other related duties as assigned/required by teacher(s), site, or district administrator(s). Clerical: Assists with clerical duties such as record keeping, typing, and duplicating. Assists other personnel as required to support them in the completion of their work activities. Operates a variety of instructional media, office machines and equipment. Performs record keeping, and clerical functions (scheduling, copying, etc.) to maintain records, provide materials, and prepare reports. Establishes and maintains a cooperative relationship with parents, students, and teachers in the course of work. Performs other related duties as assigned/required by teacher(s), site, or district administrator(s). Paraprofessional Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Clearances: Background Check Clearance and TB Clearance. Other : Must be at least 18 years of age. Required Qualifications: Complete at least 60 hours of college credits (documented by a certified transcript), OR Pass the Paraprofessional Assessment, OR Complete 20 hours of online training through DESE. Preferred Qualification: Experience working with students. Knowledge of: General concepts of child growth and development and child behavior characteristics. Techniques used in behavior modification and motivating students. English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar. Routine record keeping. General purposes and goals of public education. Specific subject area content as required in job assignment. Physical Demands: Environment : Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes. Activity : Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items, with or without reasonable accommodations. Sensory : Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels. This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed. PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

Keywords: Therapeutic Services, A Member of the Point Quest , Joplin , Paraprofessional, Education / Teaching , Joplin, Missouri