Elementary Instructional Paraprofessional

Sumter School District; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District seeks an Instructional Paraprofessional for Oakland Primary in Sumter, SC. The role supports teachers in delivering learning experiences and maintaining a positive classroom climate at the elementary level.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree or higher, 60 college credits, or Praxis Para Pro; three years of elementary school experience is highly desired. The position is based on district pay scales with 185 days of service.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess an Associate's or higher degree.
• Completion of 60 credit hours toward a degree program at an accredited institution.
• Passing score on the Praxis Para Pro exam or equivalent assessment.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, helps maintain and oversee a positive learning environment.
• Assists the teacher in implementing daily learning experiences aligned with grade-level practices and district mission.
• Collaborates with the teacher to support curricular planning and classroom environment issues.
• Assists in providing unique and/or special accommodations for students.
• Helps promote a safe, secure, healthy learning environment.
• Works cooperatively and respectfully with others.
• Provides individualized instruction to identified students and small groups in reading and mathematics.
• Plans instructional activities meeting students' needs, interests, and abilities in reading and mathematics.
• Advises teachers about students' progress and analyzes performance data to evaluate progress.

Skills

Reading support

Small group instruction

Classroom environment management

Education

Associate's degree or higher

60 credit hours toward degree

Praxis Para Pro exam or equivalent

Job description

Sumter School District seeks an Instructional Paraprofessional for Oakland Primary in Sumter, SC. The role supports teachers in delivering learning experiences and maintaining a positive classroom climate at the elementary level.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree or higher, 60 college credits, or Praxis Para Pro; three years of elementary school experience is highly desired. The position is based on district pay scales with 185 days of service.