Elementary Reading & Math Tutor (Paraprofessional)

Sumter School District; Wen-le (SC); On-site; USD 15,346 - 26,408; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional to support elementary students under the guidance of the classroom teacher. The role emphasizes individualized reading and math instruction and collaboration with teachers to implement approved instructional practices.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate's degree or higher, or 60 college credits, or pass Praxis Para Pro/WorkKeys. A minimum of three years in an elementary setting is highly desired and the position

Qualifications

• Associate's or higher degree or 60 credit hours or a passing exam.
• Minimum of three (3) years of 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 appropriate daily learning experiences aligned with the grade level and district.
• Collaborates with the teacher to inform curricular planning and classroom decisions.
• Assists the teacher with accommodations for students.
• Helps promote a safe, secure, healthy learning environment.
• Works with others in a cooperative and respectful manner.
• 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 interventions.
• Retrieves and analyzes performance data to evaluate intervention effectiveness and progress.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading support

Math support

Individualized instruction

Small group instruction

Education

Associate's degree or higher

60 credit hours toward a degree

Praxis Para Pro or WorkKeys passing score

Job description

Sumter School District is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional to support elementary students under the guidance of the classroom teacher. The role emphasizes individualized reading and math instruction and collaboration with teachers to implement approved instructional practices.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate's degree or higher, or 60 college credits, or pass Praxis Para Pro/WorkKeys. A minimum of three years in an elementary setting is highly desired and the position