Elementary Learning Support Specialist (Reading & Math)

Sumter School District; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District is seeking a qualified paraprofessional to support elementary classrooms under the supervision of a certified teacher. You will assist with reading and math interventions, help maintain a positive learning environment, and provide small-group instruction to identified students.

The position requires an associate degree or 60 college credits, Praxis Para Pro or WorkKeys, and prior experience in an elementary setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher required; or 60 credit hours toward a degree; or Praxis Para Pro / WorkKeys or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in an elementary school setting 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 daily learning experiences aligned with approved practices for the grade level.
• Collaborates with the teacher to inform curricular planning and instructional practices.
• Assists in providing unique or special accommodations for students.
• Helps maintain 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 and abilities in reading and mathematics.
• Advises teachers about students' progress during intervention.
• Helps retrieve performance data to evaluate intervention effectiveness and progress.

Job description

Sumter School District is seeking a qualified paraprofessional to support elementary classrooms under the supervision of a certified teacher. You will assist with reading and math interventions, help maintain a positive learning environment, and provide small-group instruction to identified students.

The position requires an associate degree or 60 college credits, Praxis Para Pro or WorkKeys, and prior experience in an elementary setting.