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Saint Louis Public Schools

Long Term Teaching Aide - ($145.00/day)

Saint Louis Public Schools, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146

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Job Description Position Overview

Every day, it is great people at KIPP that prove the possible. KIPP St. Louis Long Term Paraprofessionals will provide classroom support and small group instructional care to students, but more specifically, students that require high needs support. Long Term Professionals assist and support the teacher(s) in implementing an instructional and care program to promote academic achievement and personal development in our Kindergarten classrooms. They will work alongside our Teacher Aides in supporting our high needs Kippsters.

Position Type Full‑time, Non‑Exempt, Hourly, Temporary (per school district needs)

Instructional Delivery

Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students and teachers based on trust and respect

Provides instructional support within the special education and general education classroom as needed in order to meet students’ needs

Assists in delivering quality instruction/lessons created by teachers

Communicates high expectations for behavior by teaching, practicing and reinforcing rules and consequences

Approaches practice with a sense of urgency, maximizing every minute

Maintains accurate and up-to‑date records

Assumes responsibility for student achievement

Provides feedback to teachers about students’ progress and needs

Constant Learning

Consistently reflects on instructional practices through formal and informal methods and works relentlessly to meet individual and professional development goals

Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules

Works to become knowledgeable about best practices in working with students with learning disabilities and challenging behavior

Collaborates with content and grade‑level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor

Embraces feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvement

Help Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture

Embody and maintain school’s values, policies, and culture

Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff

Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress

Demonstrate a Growth Mindset

Pursue challenging professional goals each year

Give and receive positive and constructive feedback with your colleagues

Participate in school‑wide and individual professional development

Academic and Cultural Support

Participates actively in developing and following through with individualized learning plans and behavior plans for students

Assists in the daily functioning of the school as necessary

Focusing on supporting kindergarten students that example a high focus of support based on their social and emotional need

Other Essential Functions

Performs other duties relative to the overall operations of KIPP St. Louis Public Schools as assigned

Escorts, assists, and/or supervises student(s) during play periods, movement throughout the building, to and from

Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher buses, toileting routines, lunch, snack, specialized and inclusive classes, community activities and other times as designated

This job posting/description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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