ProTech LAP/ Title I

Camas School District; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,582,000; Full time

Job summary

The Camas School District is seeking an instructional paraprofessional to support students receiving specialized instruction in LAP and LAP programs. Working with individuals or small groups, you will help students meet grade-level objectives under the supervision of a Building Principal or Director of Student Services.

Responsibilities include implementing literacy support, maintaining records, preparing materials, assisting with Lexia, and participating in professional development and paid

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent credits, or passing the Paraprofessional Praxis.
• BA/BS degree preferred.
• Training in evidence-based structured literacy (e.g., LETRS, Orton Gillingham, IMSE).
• Instructional paraprofessionals per WAC 179-01-020 must complete required coursework and General Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional support for word recognition.
• Ensure student records are created correctly and data accurate.
• Prepare and utilize educational materials for use with students.
• Support student use of Lexia in collaboration with district staff.
• Collect information to update records from faculty, students, and staff.
• Collaborate with teachers and TOSAs to provide academic support for Tier I/II instruction.
• Use communications tools to share learning data with staff and families.
• Assist with DIBELS screening and progress monitoring.
• Administer diagnostics as needed.
• Track and enter student data for end-of-year reporting.
• Manage rank-order data with support and identify students needing help.
• Maintain files supporting Lexia data.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and up to 3 hours/month of paid training.
• Support related duties for students and district programs.

Skills

Facilitation of structured literacy

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Planning and organizing

Quality and accuracy

Adaptability

Dependability

Education

AA degree or equivalent credits

BA/BS degree preferred

Training in evidence-based structured literacy (e.g., LETRS, Orton Gillingham, IMSE)

Paraprofessional Praxis or equivalent credential

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Educational software

Job description

Reports to: Building Principal or Director of Student Services

Purpose:

In collaboration with LAP/Title Certified Staff and assigned building team, assist students to achieve grade-level academic objectives by working with individual and or small groups of students receiving specialized instruction in LAP and/or LAP programs.

Essential Functions:

• Implement instructional support for word recognition.
• Ensures all student records are created correctly, and data is accurate.
• Prepare and utilize educational materials for use with students.
• In collaboration with district staff, support student use of Lexia.
• Collects information from faculty, students, and staff to update records.
• Collaborates with teachers and other educational professionals, including TOSAs, to provide academic support in support of Tier I and Tier II instruction.
• Use communication tools and protocols to share information and student learning data with staff and families.
• Assist with DIBELS screening and progress monitoring.
• Administer diagnostics when needed.
• Tracks, collects, and enters student data for end-of-year reporting.
• Managing, with support, the rank-order data process; uses data to identify students in need of academic support.
• Maintain files in support of Lexia.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to support role and responsibilities.
• Participate in up to 3 hours per month of additional paid training. Schedule will be provided upon hire.
• Other related duties in support of students, special services, and the school district.

Successful performance of this position requires an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies:

• Facilitation of structured literacy lesson: Demonstrates components of word recognition, including phonological awareness, decoding, and sight recognition, in a one-on-one or small group setting.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner with minimal supervision. Gather and analyze information and maintain confidentiality.
• Interpersonal Skills: Remains open to ideas, exhibits a cooperative attitude.
• Effective Communication: Articulate and appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning and Organizing: Ability to organize and prioritize activities.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal effectively with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Regular reliable attendance, follows direction, and solicits feedback.

Requirements and Preferences:

• Minimum educational requirements: AA degree or equivalent credits, or passing the Paraprofessional Praxis. BA/BS degree preferred.
• Training in evidence-based structured literacy (e.g., LETRS, Orton Gillingham, IMSE).
• Instructional paraprofessionals, as defined by the state per WAC 179-01-020, are required to complete the Fundamental Course of Study and General Certificate per the state guidelines.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting, preferably delivering intervention services, and/or reading curriculum.
• Previous experience working with students and/or specialized training in reading instruction may be substituted for BA/BS, but may not be substituted for the minimum educational requirements.
• Proficient computer skills to include using MS Office and Google suite of products. Experience with educational and/or language software preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to provide own transportation to different school sites.
• Must be flexible and do additional related jobs as assigned.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Noisy crowded environment at times

Ability to lift supplies, up to 50 pounds

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 50% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Camas School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all district employment and educational programs. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/ RCW 28A.640 & ADA compliance officer and Section 504 coordinator.

Benefits:

School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB) Eligibility determination: All eligibility determinations are based on rules in Chapters 182-30 and 182-31 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). If the position is anticipated to work a minimum of 630 hours in a school year, then that position would be deemed benefit eligible. SEBB benefits include medical, vision, dental, long-term disability and life insurance. Supplemental coverages are also available.

Retirement Eligibility determination: A certificated position participates in the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) which requires at least 5 months of 70 or more hours of compensated employment during a school year to be eligible for Washington State Retirement. A classified position participates in the School Employee Retirement System (SERS) if the position is expected to require at least 5 months of 70 hours or more for two consecutive years (initially) of employment.

Acknowledgement:

I understand that this is not an exhaustive list of my job duties. My signature indicates that I have reviewed this description and understand the position requirements.