Title I Para Professional — Part-Time Tutor & Support

NSD131; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nampa School District 131 seeks a Title I Para Professional to support classroom teachers and administrators in delivering targeted instructional services at Iowa Elementary School.

The role focuses on small group and one-on-one instruction for Title I students, reinforcing concepts, and maintaining progress in a structured school setting. It offers a 176‑day calendar with daily on-site duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must meet Para Professional requirements.
• Bachelor's Degree or 32 core academic 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.
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material and skills introduced by the teacher.
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher.
• Provide individualized instruction activities using materials and sequences selected by the classroom teacher.
• Identify pupil needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needs.
• Follow modifications and accommodations as specified in Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Assist with such large group activities as drill and practice, reading aloud, and storytelling, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make-up work as assigned by the teacher.
• Administer, score, and record such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students.
• Encourage students to strive to meet their highest potential.
• Communicate classroom rules and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Alert the supervising teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Keep the supervising teacher informed of activities and any issues that may arise.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Keep accurate records and maintain individual records for each student.
• Attend faculty meetings as required.
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as reading professional journals and other publications.
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise.
• Represent the school district in a positive manner.
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Para Professional requirements

Bachelor's Degree or 32 core credits

Pass Para Pro assessment 460+

Para Professional experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Access

Job description

Nampa School District 131 seeks a Title I Para Professional to support classroom teachers and administrators in delivering targeted instructional services at Iowa Elementary School.

The role focuses on small group and one-on-one instruction for Title I students, reinforcing concepts, and maintaining progress in a structured school setting. It offers a 176‑day calendar with daily on-site duties.