TEMPORARY Reading Paraprofessional

Wayne County Schools Employment Network; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Melvindale Northern Allen Park Public Schools in Allendale Elementary School seeks an Independence Paraprofessional to support Kindergarten through 3rd grade readers. You will implement scripted literacy strategies under coaching to build foundational reading skills, tracking progress and adjusting strategies as needed.

The role emphasizes collaboration with coaches, teachers, and staff, aligning with Science of Reading principles and Title I requirements, with risk-free documentation and

Qualifications

• 60 credit hours or PRAXIS required.
• Experience working with elementary students.
• UFLI experience or LETRS training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct small group tutoring sessions using scripted, evidence-based literacy strategies.
• Assist children in improving reading skills to meet grade level expectations.
• Assess and track students' progress using designated benchmarks and progress monitoring.
• Document weekly progress scores and strategies in the district online database.
• Review data with coaches to adjust literacy strategies as needed.
• Prepare lesson plans reflecting Science of Reading best practices for individual learners.
• Maintain compliance with Title I program requirements and documentation.
• Communicate progress with reading interventionist and classroom teachers.
• Participate in professional development on Science of Reading and foundational skills.
• Monitor students during arrival/dismissal to ensure safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.

Skills

Reading support

Tutoring (small groups)

Progress tracking

Education

60 credit hours or PRAXIS

Experience with elementary students

UFLI or LETRS training (preferred)

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Independence Paraprofessional (IP)
• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• 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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• 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.

Terms of employment

Contracted through EDUStaff

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