Impactful Title I Paraprofessional: Literacy & Math Support

Ball State University; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball State University’s Burris Laboratory School is seeking a dedicated Title I Paraprofessional to support reading and math for Title I students. The role is 30 hours per week over 10 months, collaborating with the Title I teacher and classroom staff to implement targeted literacy and math strategies.

You will monitor student progress, participate in trainings (including literacy methods like Orton-Gillingham), and help create interventions while maintaining FERPA privacy and professional

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of related experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
• One year experience working with students in a school setting.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support for reading and math mastery through tutoring and small-group work.
• Apply Tier 2 and 3 literacy strategies and communicate student needs clearly.
• Support differentiation accommodations while monitoring students with teachers.
• Complete Title 1 trainings and certifications annually as required.
• Incorporate literacy methods such as Orton-Gillingham in daily instruction.
• Design interventions and progress monitoring with teachers.
• Maintain confidentiality under FERPA and protect student information.
• Organize assessment results and file records for Title 1 and teachers.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Communication

Literacy strategies

Education

Associate degree or related experience

Job description

Ball State University’s Burris Laboratory School is seeking a dedicated Title I Paraprofessional to support reading and math for Title I students. The role is 30 hours per week over 10 months, collaborating with the Title I teacher and classroom staff to implement targeted literacy and math strategies.

You will monitor student progress, participate in trainings (including literacy methods like Orton-Gillingham), and help create interventions while maintaining FERPA privacy and professional