Job Title: Cub House Paraprofessional Department: Special Services Reports to: Director of The Cub House Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary The Cub House Paraprofessional supports the instructional program developed for infants and toddlers in accordance with district policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow curriculum and daily schedule
- Maintain daily records of children’s activities, behaviors, meals, naps, diapering, and toilet training
- Provide nurturing support
- Engage in hands-on activities that introduce new experiences to infants and toddlers
- Attend to an individual child’s needs while simultaneously taking care of other children
- Perform duties that include but are not limited to; feeding, diapering, toilet training, monitor nap time, sanitizing classrooms, and equipment
- Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned
Education Requirements: There are four pathways available for candidates interested in becoming a Paraprofessional.
- Complete 60 hours of college credit
- Have an Associate's Degree or higher
- Complete Educational Testing Service (ETS) ParaPathways assessment
- Complete 20 hours of online training through DESE - Register for an online training course here. There is a $180 registration fee. The online training title does not reference paraprofessionals, and is called Substitute Teacher Training. Substitute Teacher Training has been designated as an allowable qualification for paraprofessionals in the state of Missouri