Migrant Paraprofessional

Berryville School District; Arkansas; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Berryville School District seeks a Migrant Paraprofessional to support migrant students under the supervision of a certified teacher. The role focuses on tutoring, monitoring progress, and coordinating with staff to promote student success in Arkansas.

The position requires completion of paraprofessional Praxis, 60 college credits or an AA degree, and an Arkansas teaching license, with participation in district initiatives and professional development.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Praxis exam completed.
• 60 verified college credits or AA Degree.
• Arkansas Teacher’s License valid.
• Paraprofessional credential required (Praxis).

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring to migrant students under the direction of a certified teacher.
• Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
• Provide support services to migrant students such as monitoring grades, coordinating with teachers and counselors, contacting parents, and connecting families with community resources.
• Maintain and submit migrant documentation, files, schedules, and reports.
• Assist in recruiting migrant students.
• Attend Migrant Education Programs and district professional development.
• Effectively implement district initiatives.

Skills

Tutoring

Progress monitoring

Education

Paraprofessional Praxis exam

AA Degree

60 credit hours

Arkansas Teacher’s License

Job description

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Migrant Paraprofessional

FLSA: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of the Paraprofessional Praxis exam
• 60 hours of verified college credit or
• AA Degree or
• Has a valid Arkansas Teacher’s License

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or other Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 185 Day contract.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide tutoring to migrant students under the direction of a certified teacher.
2. Diagnose and evaluates student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
3. Provide support services to migrant students such as but not limited to, monitoring students grades, coordinating with teachers and counselors on strategies to promote student progress, parent contact, and connecting migrant families with community resources.
4. Maintain and submit all migrant required documentation, migrant student file, schedule, and reports.
5. Assist in the recruitment of migrant students.
6. Attend all Migrant Education Programs and district required professional development.
7. Effectively implement district initiatives.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
2. Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
4. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
5. Serve on committees as assigned.
6. Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)