Reading Paraprofessional

Wayne County Schools Employment Network; United States; Sur place; USD 28 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wayne County Schools Employment Network seeks a dedicated Independence Paraprofessional to support K-3 reading development at Allendale Elementary School. You will implement scripted literacy strategies under coaching, track progress, and tailor lessons to individual learners.

Responsibilities include small-group tutoring, progress assessments, data documentation, and collaboration with interventionists and teachers to improve literacy outcomes under the Science of Reading framework.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of 60 credit hours or PRAXIS assessment.
• Experience working with elementary students.
• Preferred UFLI experience or LETRS training.

Responsabilités

• Conduct small group tutoring sessions using district-provided literacy strategies.
• Assist students in improving reading skills to meet grade level expectations.
• Assess and track progress using district benchmarks and progress monitoring assessments.
• Document weekly progress scores and strategies in the district's online database.
• Review data with coaches to gauge effectiveness and adjust strategies as needed.
• Prepare lesson plans reflecting Science of Reading best practices and learner profiles.
• Ensure compliance with Title I requirements and documentation.
• Communicate with reading interventionist and classroom teachers on progress.
• Participate in professional development on the Science of Reading and foundational skills.
• Monitor and redirect students during arrival and dismissal times for safety.

Connaissances

Reading support

Tutoring

Data tracking

Team collaboration

Formation

60 credit hours or PRAXIS assessment

Outils

District online database

Description du poste

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Independence Paraprofessional (IP)
  
• Date Posted:
  10/15/2026
  
• Location:
  Allendale Elementary School
  
• District:
  Melvindale Northern Allen Park Public Schools

Job Summary

The goal of this position is to support students in Kindergarten - 3rd grade in developing reading skills. This role focuses on foundational reading skills through the Science of Reading. The paraprofessional will utilize scripted, evidence-based literacy strategies, under the guidance of coaches, to assess and track student progress.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Conduct small group tutoring sessions with students using scripted, evidence-based literacy strategies provided by the district.
2. Assist children in improving their reading skills and abilities to reach grade level expectations.
3. Assess, with a high level of accuracy, students' continual progress using the designated benchmark and progress monitoring assessments.
4. Provide complete, accurate, and timely documentation of students' weekly progress scores and strategies using the online database provided by the district.
5. Regularly review student data with coaches to gauge the effectiveness of the literacy strategies being used and determine if a change in strategy is necessary.
6. Prepare lesson plans that reflect best practices in the Science of Reading and are responsive to individual learner profiles.
7. Maintain compliance with all district, state, and federal Title I program requirements and documentation.
8. Communicate regularly with the reading interventionist and classroom teachers on student progress.
9. Participate in professional development focused on the Science of Reading and other Foundational Reading Skills.
10. Monitor and redirect students during arrival and dismissal times to ensure the safety of all students.
11. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

1. Successful completion of 60 credit hours or PRAXIS assessment.
2. Experience working with elementary students.
3. Preferred UFLI experience or LETRS training.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk over extended periods of time.
• Ability to transition students from one location to another throughout the day.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and transport classroom items.
• Must be able to use hands to manipulate a variety of instructional materials.
• The employee must have normal vision and hearing with or without aid.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

The noise level in the work environment will vary and can range from soft to loud. Often the noise level in the work environment will be moderate to loud. The employee is required to interact with students, staff, parents/guardians and occasionally with the public. At times, the employee may be directly responsible for the safety and well‑being of students.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the requirements of the District and state law.