Reading Intervention Aide for Student Growth

Mesa-County-Valley-School-District-51; Colorado; On-site; USD 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Mesa County Valley School District 51 is seeking a Paraprofessional to support reading interventions and READ Act implementation. The role focuses on delivering CDE-approved programs, assisting with progress monitoring, materials, and readiness for intervention sessions.

The position involves clerical support, preparing instructional materials, and maintaining an organized intervention environment under the direction of the Building Leader.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree, completion of at least 48 semester hours of college coursework, or a passing score on the WorkKeys assessment (or other approved assessment) required for Title I schools.
• Coursework or experience related to education, child development preferred.
• Prior experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) language skills required when assigned to a bilingual program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in delivering intervention lessons using CDE-approved instructional programs.
• Support small-group and individual instruction in reading skills, literacy foundations, and targeted interventions.
• Reinforce teacher expectations by coaching and guiding students during learning activities.
• Monitor student participation, engagement, and progress; communicate updates to teachers and building leadership.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to identify students who may require additional reading intervention support.
• Participate in required staff meetings, intervention training, and building-level professional development.

Skills

Reading interventions

Small-group instruction

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 semester hours / WorkKeys for Title I

Education-related coursework preferred

Experience with children preferred

Bilingual English/Spanish for bilingual program

Job description

Mesa County Valley School District 51 is seeking a Paraprofessional to support reading interventions and READ Act implementation. The role focuses on delivering CDE-approved programs, assisting with progress monitoring, materials, and readiness for intervention sessions.

The position involves clerical support, preparing instructional materials, and maintaining an organized intervention environment under the direction of the Building Leader.