Title 1 Paraprofessional

Ball State PBS; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ball State University seeks a dedicated Title I Paraprofessional to support Burris Title 1 students with reading and math literacy strategies. The role is a 10-month position, up to 30 hours weekly, aligning with Indiana DOE requirements and supporting classroom teachers and interventionists.

The role requires an Associate degree (or 2 years related experience), one year of school-based experience, and a commitment to confidentiality under FERPA.

Qualifications

• Provide academic support for reading and math mastery to students.
• Use Tier 2 and Tier 3 literacy strategies.
• Assist with monitoring and differentiation accommodations.
• Complete annual Title I trainings and certifications per Indiana DOE.
• Incorporate literacy methods such as Orton Gillingham in daily instruction.

Responsibilities

• Tutor reading and math individually or in small groups.
• Apply literacy strategies and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with Title 1 and classroom teachers to design interventions.
• Maintain FERPA confidentiality and organize student assessment results.

Skills

Reading support

Math support

Literacy strategies

Progress monitoring

FERPA compliance

Education

Associate degree or 2 years related experience

Job description

Position Title: Title 1 Paraprofessional Compensation: $15.00 - 16.26 Department: Burris Laboratory School_A Start Date: 10/01/2026

About this opportunity

Burris Laboratory School welcomes applications for a dedicated and compassionate Title I Paraprofessional. This position works up to 30 hours per week, 10 months out of the year serving Burris students by providing assistance with literacy and math strategies.

What you’ll do and what you’ll bring

Position Function: The Title 1 Paraprofessional position is a 10-month opportunity supporting Burris Title 1 students, in accordance with the Indiana Department of Education. Contributing to a positive and professional learning environment, the Title I paraprofessional must stay current with all required certification, use literacy strategies to assess student progress toward literacy mastery and work with the Title 1 teacher, classroom teachers, and interventionists to implement and progress monitor math strategies and fact acquisition.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide academic support for reading and math mastery by tutoring and assisting students individually or in small groups, reinforcing learning concepts presented by the Title 1 and/or other classroom teacher.
• Use Tier 2 and Tier 3 literacy strategies in both individual and small groups settings, effectively communicating student needs and improvements.
• Support classroom teacher in monitoring students during independent work to assess for and provide needed differentiation accommodations in the classroom setting.
• Complete all required Title 1 trainings and certifications annually, as required by the Indiana Department of Education.
• Complete and all additional training on literacy methods such as Orton Gillingham; incorporate literacy strategies in daily instruction.
• Partner with the Title 1 and classroom teachers to design interventions and progress monitoring for individual students.
• Recognize and respect confidentiality in all aspects of student information, understand and uphold the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Organizes results of student assessments and files records for the Title 1 and classroom teacher.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree or an additional two years of related experience will be accepted in lieu of an associate's degree.
• One year experience working with students in a school setting.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with students in a Title 1 setting.

Company Culture and Values

Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more.

Location

People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room G008 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Equal Opportunity Employment

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at 765-285-1823 for assistance.