Secondary Paraprofessional

Jefferson County Joint SD 251; Rigby (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson County Joint SD 251 in Rigby, Idaho is hiring a Secondary Paraprofessional. This part-time role involves providing educational support, working with students in various subjects, and assisting teachers with student assessments.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of college education or equivalent qualifications, good communication skills, and the ability to manage student files and data for regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of college or ability to pass ETS Para Pro Exam.
• Knowledge in teaching math and reading.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students in all subject areas.
• Assist the teacher in gathering data for reporting.
• Communicate with parents and families as directed.

Skills

Teaching and use of math and reading

Good communication skills

Ability to administer standardized tests

Education

Minimum of two years of college or 32 college credits

Tools

Office equipment (copy machines, computers, scanners)

Word processing, spreadsheets, email

Job description

Secondary Paraprofessional

Reports to: Building Administrator

Qualifications

1. Minimum of two years of college or 32 college credits or ability to pass the ETS Para Pro Exam to become highly qualified.
2. Knowledge and skill in the teaching and use of math and reading including the ability to pronounce vowels, consonants, phrases, and words in a phonetically correct manner.
3. Ability to administer standardized and other diagnostic tests.
4. Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
5. Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.
6. Computer knowledge and experience with word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, etc.
7. Good Communication Skills
8. Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.
9. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Job Goals

To provide the necessary leadership, educational activities, and social skills for each assigned child so that she/he will become more proficient in English.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Works with teachers to determine the educational needs of each student.
2. Works with small groups of students and with individual students in all subject areas.
3. Maintains student files as requested and required by the needs of federal, state and local guidelines to track student progress.
4. Assists the teacher in gathering a variety of data that is needed for reporting to state and/or federal agencies.
5. Attends in-service classes, building meetings, monthly program meetings and district meetings as requested.
6. Prepares tutoring area for instructional activities and constructs learning materials.
7. Ability to operate office equipment (copy machines, computers, scanners, etc.).
8. Communicates with parents and families as directed.
9. Maintains accurate records to assist in compiling data for a variety of reports required by state and federal agencies.
10. Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
11. Has regular and predictable attendance

Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment

This is a part-time position.

This position shall be considered in all respects “employment at will”. The “employment period” and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right for the employee. These are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the district so long as the employment continues.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated by the Building Administrator.