Elementary Instructional Aide: Reading & Math Support

Sumter School District; Alabama; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District in Alabama is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers in an elementary setting. The role focuses on creating a positive learning environment and assisting teachers with instruction and classroom management.

This position requires an Associate's degree or higher, 60 credit hours toward a degree, or a passing score on Praxis Para Pro or WorkKeys. Prior elementary experience is highly desirable, and the 185-day schedule aligns with district

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher required or progress toward degree with 60 credit hours.
• Passing score on Praxis Para Pro or WorkKeys or equivalent assessment.
• Minimum three years' elementary school experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, helps to maintain and oversee a positive learning environment.
• Assists the teacher in implementing appropriate daily learning experiences that are congruent with the approved practices for the grade level and/or class composition and aligned with the instructional mission of the school and district.
• Collaborates with the teacher as appropriate to help ensure that informed decisions are made regarding curricular planning, classroom environment issues, and instructional practices.
• Assists the teacher in providing any unique and/or special accommodations required for students.
• Helps the teacher promote a safe, secure, healthy learning environment.
• Works with others consistently in a cooperative and respectful manner.
• Provides individualized instruction to identified students and small groups who are experiencing difficulty in reading and mathematics.
• Plans instructional activities that meet students' individual needs, interests, and abilities in reading and mathematics.
• Advises teachers about students' progress throughout the course of intervention.
• Helps to retrieve the performance data of students being served so teachers could analyze it to evaluate intervention effectiveness and determine progress.
• Helps to maintain and oversee a positive learning environment under the direction of a properly-certified teacher.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Works with others consistently in a cooperative and respectful manner

Education

Associate's degree or higher

60 credit hours toward a degree

Praxis Para Pro or WorkKeys passing score

Job description

Sumter School District in Alabama is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers in an elementary setting. The role focuses on creating a positive learning environment and assisting teachers with instruction and classroom management.

This position requires an Associate's degree or higher, 60 credit hours toward a degree, or a passing score on Praxis Para Pro or WorkKeys. Prior elementary experience is highly desirable, and the 185-day schedule aligns with district