Paraprofessional III - Title I Instructional

Corpus Christi Independent School District; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Corpus Christi Independent School District is seeking a Title I Instructional Paraprofessional III to work directly with identified at-risk students under supervision of certified teachers and administrators. The role involves planning and conducting instructional activities and managing materials for students at risk of dropping out due to poor performance.

The paraprofessional conducts individual or small-group tutorials, supports technology integration, and assists in the use of instructional

Qualifications

• Minimum of 60 college hours required.
• Experience teaching or tutoring desirable.
• Knowledge of math, science, English/LA, or social studies concepts for the target age/grade.
• Ability to manage materials and equipment.
• Effective communication with students, teachers, and staff.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Requires positive interaction with others and promoting a quality program.

Responsibilities

• Plans with the classroom teacher to provide instructional activities for identified at-risk students.
• Administers diagnostic instruments to determine skill needs and progress for individual or small groups.
• Prepares, organizes, and manages materials and equipment per daily lesson plans.
• Reinforces skills for identified at-risk students, including dyslexia learners.
• Assists with integration of technology into the curriculum and delivery of instructional software.
• Maintains student records of identified at-risk students.
• Performs other duties to support success for identified at-risk students as assigned.

Skills

Mathematics concepts

Science concepts

English/Language Arts concepts

Social studies concepts

Manage materials

Communicates effectively

Works cooperatively

Promoting quality program

Education

60 college hours

Tools

Email

Word processing

Data entry

Data archiving

Computer operations

Student/financial management system

Job description

Education/Certification Required:

• A minimum of 60 college hours.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of mathematics, science, English/language arts, and/or social studies concepts appropriate to the age and grade level student with which the paraprofessional will work
• Ability to manage materials and equipment effectively.
• Communicates effectively with students, teachers, and other personnel.
• Works cooperatively with others.
• Works with the teachers in promoting a quality program.

Technology Experience: Level I

• Basic e-mail
• Basic word processing
• Basic data entry
• Basic data archiving
• Basic computer operations
• Basic use of job-related student and/or financial management system

Experience Preferred:

• Teaching or tutoring experience desirable.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relates positively to others.
• Encourages and supports student academic and personal success.
• Works cooperatively and tactfully with other staff members, school personnel, and the general public.
• Displays reliability, productivity, and adaptability in the organization.

Function: The Title I Instructional Paraprofessional III works directly with identified at-risk students as a priority, and generally assists the teacher(s) in the planning and conducting of instructional activities and in the developing and managing of materials and equipment for use with students at risk of dropping out of school due to unsatisfactory academic performance. The paraprofessional also conducts individual and/or small group tutorials with at-risk students, under the immediate supervision of certified core subject‑area teachers, academic dean, or instructional teacher advisor.

Reports To:

Campus Principal

Responsibilities:

• Plans with the classroom teacher(s) to provide ongoing instructional activities for a flexible instructional program that meets the needs of identified at-risk students.
• Administers diagnostic and evaluative instruments to individual students and small groups of identified at-risk students to determine student skill needs and progress.
• Prepares, organizes, and manages materials and equipment according to daily lesson plans to meet the instructional needs of identified at-risk students.
• Reinforces skills previously presented by the classroom teacher(s) with individual or small groups of identified at-risk students, including dyslexia students.
• Assists with the integration of technology into the curriculum.
• Assists in delivery of instructional software programs.
• Maintains student's records of identified at-risk students.
• Performs other duties in support of success for identified at-risk students as assigned.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

For assistance or more information, see our Jobs and Applications Page or you may contact:

CCISD Human Resources - [phone]
Auxiliary Applicant Tracking / Applications
[e-mail]
CCISD Human Resources
801 Leopard
Corpus Christi, Texas
(Please include the Job Posting Number with any correspondence.)

Salary: ISUP/502: $14.30 minimum/hour (individual salary calculation is based on applicable experience)
See the CCISD Salary Schedule handbook for information regarding initial salary placement.

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