Title I Education Assistant & Small-Group Tutor

Nampa School District; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nampa School District is seeking a Title I Para Professional to support classroom teachers at Willow Creek Elementary School. The role involves working under the direction of the teacher, principal, or federal programs director to help qualifying students through individualized, small-group, or whole-group instruction.

The successful candidate will prepare materials, assist with instruction aligned to IEPs, maintain records, and reinforce learning with diverse strategies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must meet Para Professional requirements.
• Bachelor's degree or 32 core credits from an accredited university (with a passing grade of “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.
• Repeat lessons to Title I students who were absent for that lesson.
• 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Spanish language

Adolescent experience

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Para Professional requirements

Bachelor's degree or 32 core credits

Para Pro assessment 460+

Para Professional experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Access

Job description

Nampa School District is seeking a Title I Para Professional to support classroom teachers at Willow Creek Elementary School. The role involves working under the direction of the teacher, principal, or federal programs director to help qualifying students through individualized, small-group, or whole-group instruction.

The successful candidate will prepare materials, assist with instruction aligned to IEPs, maintain records, and reinforce learning with diverse strategies.