Instructional Aide SPA

The Leona Group; Buena Vista Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leona Group in Michigan seeks a paraprofessional to provide supplemental instructional support to eligible students. This role includes delivering targeted interventions, reporting student progress, and maintaining confidentiality. Candidates should have at least two years of college education, or an associate's degree, among other qualifications.

Successful applicants will have experience in student relations and be flexible in supporting reading, writing, and math instruction.

Qualifications

• Complete at least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education.
• Obtain an associate's degree (or higher) from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrate knowledge through passage of an approved academic assessment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interventions based on instructional plans.
• Report on the outcomes of interventions.
• Administer assessments and screeners.
• Maintain student files and activity logs.

Skills

Assisting in instructing reading

Assisting in instructing writing

Assisting in instructing mathematics

Successful experience in student and parent relations

Prior experience in tutoring

Education

At least two years of study at an accredited institution

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

SUMMARY

Provide supplemental instructional support to eligible students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver interventions to students based on the instructional plans developed by the Title I Teacher and/or the General Education Teacher. Interventions may include support in the form of small group and/or individualized instruction, tutoring, guided practice, or other techniques, as guided by the teacher.
• Report back to the Title I Teacher and/or General Education Teacher on the outcomes of the interventions conducted by keeping daily student outcome reports.
• Administer assessments and screeners that will contribute to the teachers' decisions in regards to:
  • determining eligibility for entry into Title I program;
  • creating appropriate interventions;
  • progress monitoring;
  • exiting students from the Title I program.
• May attend parent/teacher conferences as needed to support the teacher in communicating with parents about student performance, behavior, or other topics.
• Maintain student files as requested and required by the needs of federal, state and local guidelines to track student progress.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student records and student information.
• Maintain activity logs and time and effort documentation that comply with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain constant communication with Title I Teachers and General Education Teachers regarding the progress of and concerns about Title I students.
• May serve as an active member of teams such as RTI team, data team, PBS team, school improvement team, etc.
• Assist the teacher in communicating and upholding behavior and conduct expectations found in the school-wide behavior management plan; assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment in the classroom.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Complete at least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or
• Obtain an associate's degree (or higher) from an accredited institution; or
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through passage of an approved formal state academic assessment in the following areas:
  • Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or
  • Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.

The State Board of Education approved the following formal assessments by which a paraprofessional may choose to demonstrate this knowledge:

• Basic Skills Examination MTTC - a passing score of at least 480 on the evidence-based reading and writing section of the SAT and 530 on the mathematics section in lieu of the Basic Skills Test or Professional Readiness Exam.
• ETS Parapro Assessment - a passing score of 460 is required.

While no longer available, the following assessments would also provide qualification:

• WorkKeys – Required Scores:
  • Reading for Information – 4;
  • Applied Mathematics – 4;
  • Writing – 3 (Business Writing was NOT approved).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Evidence of successful experience in student and parent relations as evidenced through prior experience in personal or professional settings.
• Demonstrated proficiency in an instructional support capacity, as acquired through prior experience in tutoring, teaching or similar work experience.
• Willingness to learn.
• Flexible.
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics as appropriate.