Elementary Learning Specialist — Reading & Math

Applitrack; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District is seeking a Learning Support Specialist for Rafting Creek Elementary. This 185-day position assists classroom teachers to create a positive learning environment and support learning experiences aligned with district practices.

The role involves collaborating with teachers, providing targeted instruction in reading and math, and helping track student progress under a certified teacher. $14.88–$23.80 per hour, standard school hours, equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher required; 60 credit hours towards a degree.
• Passing score on Praxis Para Pro or WorkKeys or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in an elementary school setting preferred.

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 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 towards a degree

Praxis Para Pro or WorkKeys or equivalent

Job description

Sumter School District is seeking a Learning Support Specialist for Rafting Creek Elementary. This 185-day position assists classroom teachers to create a positive learning environment and support learning experiences aligned with district practices.

The role involves collaborating with teachers, providing targeted instruction in reading and math, and helping track student progress under a certified teacher. $14.88–$23.80 per hour, standard school hours, equal opportunity employer.