Title 1 Paraprofessional

Jefferson School District 251; Poland; On-site; PLN 97,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Title I Paraprofessional to support students in improving their reading and math skills. This role requires at least two years of college education and knowledge in educational methodologies. Responsibilities include administering tests, collaborating with teachers, and maintaining student records. Experience is preferred, and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. This is an at-will position with various locations available within the district.

Qualifications

• Must be able to demonstrate aptitude for working with students.
• Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.
• Knowledge and experience with educational tools.
• Ability to administer standardized tests and track progress.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work and ability to work with staff, students, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Administers reading and math tests to identify student achievement.
• Collaborates with teachers to address instructional needs.
• Maintains accurate student records for reporting purposes.
• Maintains student files and records as required by guidelines.
• Communicates with parents as directed by teachers or administrators.
• Maintains attendance and participates in meetings and trainings.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Knowledge of math and reading

Ability to administer tests

Computer knowledge

Experience in teaching

Education

Minimum of two years of college or 32 college credits

Tools

Word processing

Email

Spreadsheets

Job description

Position Type

Support Staff (non-certified)/ Title I Paraprofessional

Date Posted

5/28/2025

Location

Various Locations in the District

Date Available

2025-2026 School Year

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Title

Title 1 Paraprofessional

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of college or 32 college credits or pass the PARA Pro exam.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge and skill in the teaching and use of math and reading including the ability to pronounce vowels, consonants, phrases, and words in a phonetically correct manner.
• Ability to administer standardized and other diagnostic tests.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.
• Computer knowledge and experience with word processing, e‑mail, spreadsheets, etc.
• Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To

Building Administrator.

Nature and Scope of the Job

To assist selected students improve their reading and math skills to enable them to reach their full potential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers reading and math tests to identify the level of student achievement.
• Works with the classroom teacher and Building Administrator to determine the instructional needs of each Title I student.
• Works with small groups of students and with individual students in reading and math.
• Maintains student files as requested and required by the needs of federal, state and local guidelines to track student progress.
• Attends in-service classes, building meetings, monthly program meetings and district meetings.
• Operates equipment (i.e. tape recorders, VCRs, overhead projectors and copy machines).
• Assists students on arrival and departure from tutoring area.
• Designs tutoring schedule for working with Title I students.
• Orders materials and supplies through the Building Administrator.
• Communicates with parents and families as directed by teacher or administrator.
• Maintains accurate records to assist in compiling data for a variety of reports required by state and federal agencies.
• Participates in the school as a regular part of the staff and accepts supervision and other duties as requested.
• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Has regular and predictable attendance.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment

This is an “at will” position in that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. The “employment at will” policy cannot be changed verbally or in writing, unless the change is specifically authorized in writing and expressly approved by the Board of Trustees of Jefferson School District 251.