K-2 Early Intervention Assistant – Reading & Math Support

Richmond City Public Schools; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Richmond City Public Schools is seeking an Early Intervention Assistant at Chimborazo Elementary School to support K-2 reading and math interventions. Training will be provided to conduct eligibility screenings and implement research-based instruction.

The role involves small group instruction, data sharing with teachers and administration, and ongoing assessment to measure progress. Candidates should have an associate degree or 60 college credits, strong communication skills, and PC proficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or completion of 60 hours of college credit from an accredited college or university recognized by the Virginia Department of Education.
• A minimum of one year working experience as an instructional assistant preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and public relations skills are required.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Must have good skills in operating personal computers and related software.
• Must be adaptable to changing priorities, have the ability to work independently and/or with minimum supervision, and the ability to effectively handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Must have good knowledge of and understanding of child growth and development and paraprofessional instructional procedures and practices.
• Must have some knowledge of the instructional goals and the policies of public schools.
• Considerable patience and the ability to work effectively with children and faculty members are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides small group instruction.
• Communicates with school personnel and parents of children regarding reading and/or math level and rate of progress.
• Differentiates instruction based on assessment data.
• Upon request and availability; participates in team reviews concerning academic progress for students receiving services.
• Shares student data with applicable teachers and administration.
• Provides pre and post-assessment data to teachers and administrators.
• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation.
• Follows required procedures and practices outlined in training.
• Attends all required training.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
• Administers informal and formal assessments outlined in program.
• Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional program objectives.
• Manages classroom organization.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Public relations skills

Education

Associate degree / 60 college credit hours

Tools

PC software proficiency

Job description

Richmond City Public Schools is seeking an Early Intervention Assistant at Chimborazo Elementary School to support K-2 reading and math interventions. Training will be provided to conduct eligibility screenings and implement research-based instruction.

The role involves small group instruction, data sharing with teachers and administration, and ongoing assessment to measure progress. Candidates should have an associate degree or 60 college credits, strong communication skills, and PC proficiency.