Make a difference one school day at a time as a substitute paraprofessional. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a mentor and help students become the best versions of themselves. Substitute paraprofessionals are essential to helping students learn and grow every day!
Minimum requirements:
Missouri Department of Education Requirements (
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to establish effective working relationships with school district staff and to positively relate to a younger generation of students
Ability to withstand frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting up to 25 lbs.; other physical activities may be required
Perks & benefits you will enjoy as a substitute paraprofessional: Benefits overview (
Free online classroom management training to help you become a capable, confident classroom assistant, including free ongoing professional development to keep your skills sharp!
Paid orientation on district policies and procedures so you understand the culture and requirements of the school district
Weekly pay- Earn steady income through a variety of short- and long-term substitute positions available while working at your preferred school locations.
Kelly-sponsored Affordable Care Act healthcare coverage, for eligible employees. Offered and administered by Leslie & Associates. These plans are not sponsored by Kelly.
Responsibilities:
Provide classroom assistance to the district/schoolteacher, supporting the needs of general education or special needs students. This may include:
Classroom management and learning environment support, reinforcing learning concepts presented through lesson plans—individually or in small groups
Grading homework and tests (computing/tabulating results) using answer sheets or other methods the school employs
Ensure adequate supervision of students and classroom environment to assure health, welfare, and safety of students, including:
Maintaining/assisting in maintaining classroom control that fosters a safe, positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with Kelly and school district policies and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Reporting student injury, accidents, illness, etc. to Kelly supervisor and district/school personnel immediately
Understand, address, and be sensitive to the needs of each student, recognizing differences in their abilities and cognitive levels
Next Steps:
Review the official : Paraprofessional (
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If you are a good fit, a Kelly recruiter will contact you within 48 hours. This will be your opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the position.
Our commitment to you:
Kelly® Education is committed to our substitute employees working in safe environments. Kelly Education operates under the collective guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state officials, and school district administration, and we ensure our employees are adequately protected by school district policies and procedures.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
