Paraprofessional - Special Education

The Leona Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leona Group is seeking a dedicated Title I Aide in Detroit, Michigan to provide supplemental instructional support to eligible students. This role involves delivering tailored interventions based on instructional plans, maintaining accurate student records, and working collaboratively with classroom teachers to enhance student performance. Qualified candidates should have completed two years of higher education or possess a relevant degree, along with a strong ability to assist in instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver interventions based on instructional plans.
• Knowledge of assisting in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interventions based on instructional plans.
• Maintain communication with teachers about student progress.
• Administer assessments and maintain student records.

Skills

Instructional support

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Communication

Education

Completed two years of study or higher degree

Job description

Also known as: Title I Aide, Instructional Aide, Educational Assistant, Paraeducator, Educational Aide, Tutor

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or be able to demonstrate through a formal State or local academic assessment
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).

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