Elementary Reading & Math Tutor - Small-Group Support

Sumter School District; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District's Lakewood High School in Sumter, SC is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional to support classroom learning. The role focuses on providing targeted instruction under a certified teacher's guidance and assisting with reading and mathematics interventions.

Candidates should have an Associate's degree or 60 college credits, or pass Praxis ParaPro/WorkKeys, with up to three years of elementary experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's or higher degree; completion of 60 credit hours toward a degree, or passing Praxis Para Pro or WorkKeys or equivalent assessment.
• Minimum of three years of elementary school experience is highly desirable.

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 grade level practices and instructional mission.
• Collaborates with the teacher to inform curricular planning and classroom environment issues.
• Assists in providing unique and/or special accommodations for students.
• Promotes 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 to meet students' needs and abilities in reading and mathematics.
• Advises teachers about students' progress during interventions.
• Retrieves performance data to analyze intervention effectiveness and progress.
• Maintains a positive learning environment under a certified teacher's direction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's degree

60 credit hours toward a degree

Praxis ParaPro or WorkKeys passing

Job description

Sumter School District's Lakewood High School in Sumter, SC is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional to support classroom learning. The role focuses on providing targeted instruction under a certified teacher's guidance and assisting with reading and mathematics interventions.

Candidates should have an Associate's degree or 60 college credits, or pass Praxis ParaPro/WorkKeys, with up to three years of elementary experience preferred.