Specialized Paraprofessional

Warsaw Community Schools; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Warsaw Community Schools (Lakeland Christian Academy) seeks a Specialized Paraprofessional to Interventionist to support early literacy for students in grades K-2 and monitor progress with reading strategies.

The role reports to the Building Principal, collaborates with the Intervention Team, collects data, implements instructional decisions, and maintains confidentiality. It runs 36 weeks, at 20 hours per week, and is a non-exempt position with duties aligned to intervention services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Possess 48 college credits or an Associate’s Degree or be able to pass the ParaPro Assessment.
• Experience working with students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in grades K–2 as an early literacy interventionist.
• Collect and assess data and digital assessments.
• Collaborate with the Intervention Team and implement instructional decisions.
• Prompt attendance to scheduled interventions and maintain confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively in person and via email.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Reading strategies

Instructional decisions

Education

High School Diploma

48 college credits

Associate’s Degree

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Warsaw Community Schools (Lakeland Christian Academy)

Reports to: Building Principal

General Summary:A SpecializedParaprofessional to Intervertionist assists in providing students with reading and time management strategies, while progress monitoring of students.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assists students primarily in grades K through 2 as an early literacy interventionist.
• Collects and assesses data and digital assessments.
• Implements instructional decisions in collaboration with the Interventionist.
• Initiates responsive instructional decisions.
• Collaborates with the Intervention Team.
• Prompt arrival to all scheduled interventions.
• Holds students accountable to high levels of achievement.
• Strong communication strategies in person and through email.
• Openness to receive regular feedback and follow through based on the observation.
• Follow programs and best teaching strategies with fidelity.
• Confidence in problem solving and recognizing when additional support is a necessity.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintains confidentiality as defined within the policy and procedure manual.

Qualifications

• Education – High School Diploma (minimum), 48 college credits/Associate’s Degree/ability to pass the ParaPro Assessment
• Experience – Evidence of experience working with students
• Preferred:
  • Knowledgeable with reading strategies
  • Confident to make instructional decisions

Length of Position:36 weeks

Hours of Position:20 hours per week

Position Type:Non-exempt

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a Specialized Paraprofessional to Interventionist.