Special Education Paraprofessional: Student Support & Tutoring

NSD131; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Nampa School District #131 is seeking a Special Education Para Professional – ERR to support instruction under the direction of the teacher or principal at Owyhee Elementary School. You will assist with small group or individual instruction and reinforce learning activities across the school day.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, monitoring student progress, and maintaining records. Strong organizational and communication skills, plus the ability to work within IEP guidelines, are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must meet Para Professional requirements.
• Bachelor's Degree or 32 core academic credits from an accredited university (pass with C or better) or
• Pass the Para Pro assessment with a score of 460 or higher.
• Para Professional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize materials for small group and individual instruction.
• Maintain high academic standards and expectations.
• Provide tutorial help to students following lessons prescribed by the teacher and reinforce material and skills using a variety of methods as directed by certified staff.
• Provide immediate feedback on student performance.
• Respond to students’ questions and requests for assistance.
• Observe students’ work and study habits.
• Observe and record students’ time on task when needed.
• Assist students in locating prescribed instructional materials and starting their assignments.
• Assist the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program.
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material and skills introduced by the teacher.
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher.
• Provide individualized instruction activities using materials and sequences selected by the classroom teacher.
• Identify pupil needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needs.
• Follow modifications and accommodations as specified in IEPs.

Skills

Aptitude with adolescents

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Para Professional requirements

Bachelor's Degree

32 core academic credits

Para Pro assessment 460+

Para Professional experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Access

Presentation software

Accounting software

Job description

Nampa School District #131 is seeking a Special Education Para Professional – ERR to support instruction under the direction of the teacher or principal at Owyhee Elementary School. You will assist with small group or individual instruction and reinforce learning activities across the school day.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, monitoring student progress, and maintaining records. Strong organizational and communication skills, plus the ability to work within IEP guidelines, are