Elementary Title I Paraprofessional Reading Tutor

Williamsburg-James City County Schools; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Williamsburg-James City County Schools is seeking a part-time reading instructional assistant to support eligible Title I students in grades K-5. The role involves delivering small-group literacy lessons and following Title I program methods within designated schools.

The candidate will work under the supervision of Title I staff and contribute to data collection, progress monitoring, and reporting to parents and administrators as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of study at a higher education institution or an associate degree or higher.
• Ability to communicate clearly in speech and basic writing.
• Knowledge of educational instructional practices and teaching methods.
• Ability to interpret policies and follow procedures.
• Proficiency with word processing software for lesson planning and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small-group literacy instruction following Title I approved methods.
• Work under the supervision of a Title I teacher and Title I Coordinator.
• Teach during designated part-time hours as scheduled by Title I staff.
• Maintain lesson records, data, and progress monitoring information.

Skills

Reading instruction

Literacy support

Data entry

Word processing

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Education

Two years of college or associate degree

Tools

Word processing software

Job description

Job Summary

This position provides part-time direct supplemental instruction in the area of reading to eligible identified Title I students in grades K-5 as designated within the specific Title I school's program.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Revision Date: July 13, 2021

Location: Designated Title I Schools

Duties And Responsibilities

• Follows identified instructional methods as outlined in the approved Title I Grant Application and school's Title I plan to teach small-group literacy lessons to identified students.
• Works under the direct supervision of a Title I teacher within the school setting and/or the indirect supervision of the Title I Coordinator, Title I Literacy Coach, Principal and Assistant Principal, and lead Title teacher(s) of a Title I school as needed.
• Works the identified Part-time hours as identified by the Title I Coordinator and/or the Title I teachers or administrators in the school setting.
• Maintains the necessary lesson records, entry/exit data, and progress monitoring records and provides those to Title I Teachers or the Title I Coordinator, when requested.
• Participates in and successfully completes any provided training for the purpose of delivering supplemental reading instruction with fidelity to the identified methods and programs.
• Is able to provide a summation of student needs, instructional goals, and progress to the Title I team in order to report to parents or other school faculty and administration.
• Maintains a pleasant attitude, exhibits tactful and courteous behavior towards co-workers, students, parents, and visitors.
• Models the WJCC Strategic Plan Values: Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Collaboration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

• Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education or obtained an associate degree or higher.
• Ability to communicate through clear and grammatically proper speech and basic writing and computing skills.
• Knowledge of educational instructional practice and teaching methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard document formats and specific document formats used in assigned area.
• Safeguards all student and teacher information against unauthorized use or access.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan and manage assigned functions.
• Proficiency, in use of word processing software as exhibited by use of all program functions routinely used in the lesson planning; possesses keyboarding skills with which to produce accurate work in a timely and efficient manner, and ability to learn to use various software programs for instructional use or assessments, as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Exhibits a professional attitude and good communications skills to deal with members of the general public in a pleasant and effective manner both on the telephone and in person.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Performs duties under the supervision of the Title I Coordinator, Title I Literacy Coach, and the supervision of building Title I Teachers and Administrators.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Duties are normally performed in a school or classroom setting as designated by the school administration or Title I Staff. Ability to sit; stoop or kneel; crouch. Periodically works under pressure to ensure correct data reports, lesson records, progress monitoring information, or parent reporting information is provided to Title I Staff to meet firm deadlines. Must be physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 30 pounds.