Title 1 Paraprofessional FY2526_101

Belgrade Public Schools; Belgrade (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance & LTD

403B matching

PSLF eligibility

EAPs

Paid leave & holidays

Job summary

Belgrade School District is seeking a Paraprofessional Title 1 for FY2526_101 to support instruction under the Title 1 and classroom teachers. Location: Saddle Peak; Schedule: 7.5 hours per day, full-time.

You will assist in materials development, small-group instruction in reading/math, behavior support, and progress monitoring. Benefits include health, retirement, PSLF eligibility, paid leave, and more.

Qualifications

• Completion of at least two years of study at an institute of Higher Education.
• Demonstrates through an assessment the knowledge of and ability to assist in the instruction of reading and math.
• Successful experience working with children/students.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with development of instructional materials.
• Assist in presentation of learning activities and instructional exercises.
• Instruct students in small groups to address deficits in reading and/or math.
• Monitor and assist students through drills, practice and study activities.
• Supervise students when Title 1 or regular education teacher leaves the classroom.
• Supervise students in classroom, on the playground, and on bus duty as directed.
• Assist in managing behavior with positive behavior supports.
• Maintain a variety of reports and records.
• Provide input to Title 1 and Classroom Teachers regarding student achievement.
• Administer assessments and probes tests and record scores as directed.
• Attend intervention meetings or parent/teacher conferences when requested.
• Meet regularly with Title 1 and Classroom Teachers to diagnose strengths/weaknesses and plan instruction.
• Maintain neat, orderly, attractive learning environment.

Skills

Child development

Reading & math support

Phonics skills

Classroom management

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Stress management

Report keeping

Intervention meetings

Education

Two-year college study

Reading & math instruction assessment

Experience with children

Tools

Computer

Calculator

Copier

Telephone/voicemail

Job description

Title: Paraprofessional Title 1 FY2526_101

Reports to : Title 1 Teacher, Principal

Location: Saddle Peak

Schedule: 7.5 hours/day/ FTE 1.0

Start Date: ASAP

Classified/PERS

Belgrade School District Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision plans and District contribution

Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance District Paid

Stateretirement package becomes fully vested after five years

403B matching funds up to 1.25% of Annual Salary

Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP’s)

Paid Leave and Paid Holidays

For more information, please visit https://www.bsd44.org/departments/human-resources/benefits

Essential Job Duties

• Assists teacher with development of a variety of instructional materials.
• Assists in presentation of learning activities and instructional exercises.
• Instructs students in small groups to address identified deficits in reading and/or math.
• Monitors and assists students through drills, practice, and study activities.
• Supervises student(s) when the Title 1 or regular education teacher leaves the classroom.
• Supervises students in the classroom, on the playground, and in bus duty, as directed.
• Assists in management and shaping of student behavior through use of positive behavior supports.
• Assists in maintaining a variety of reports and records.
• Provides input to the Title 1 Teacher and Classroom Teacher regarding student achievement.
• Assists in administering assessments and probes tests and records scores as directed.
• Serves as a resource person when requested to attend intervention meetings or parent/teacher conference about one of the assigned students.
• Meets regularly with the Title 1 teacher and classroom teacher to cooperatively diagnose strengths and weaknesses, plan instruction strategies and monitor student progress.
• Assists in maintaining neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Knowledge of general concepts of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics in children.
• Possesses mathematical thinking skills and ability to teach abstract concepts.
• Possesses strong reading and phonics skills.
• Learn and utilize standard teaching programs and office machines.
• Learn and utilize basic methods and procedures to be followed in instructional settings.
• Demonstrate understanding, patient, warm, and receptive attitude toward children.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions in an effective manner.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents, and general public.
• Ability to administer academic screenings or assessments according to protocol.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, and staff.

Required Qualifications

1. Completion of at least two years of study at an institute of Higher Education or
2. Demonstrates through a formal state or local academic assessment the knowledge of and ability to assist in the instruction of reading and math;
3. Successful experience working with children/students.

Equipment

Computer, calculator, copier, telephone/voice mail.

Physical and Mental Demands and Work Hazards

• Regularly works inside but may be assigned to outside activities.
• Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• Directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, depending on the nature of the assigned course. Frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand.
• Required to sit, walk, and stand; twist at neck, bend at waist; kneel; reach.
• Required to be able to hear conversations in busy environments.
• May be required to lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another).
• Guidance and reinforcement are sometimes infrequently available.
• Works within time constraints and maintains attentive intensity.
• Involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.

The duties, physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this vacancy announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.