Title I Paraprofessional

Jefferson School District 251; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson School District 251 is seeking a Title I Paraprofessional to support reading and math development at Jefferson Elementary. You will work with teachers to assess student needs and provide small-group and one-on-one tutoring.

The role requires basic college credits or PARA Pro, strong communication with parents, and reliable attendance. Responsibilities include administering tests, maintaining records, and coordinating tutoring schedules to help students reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or 32 credits or PARA Pro exam.
• Phonetic reading and math instruction skills.
• Ability to administer standardized tests.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work.
• Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.
• Computer knowledge including word processing, email, spreadsheets.
• Experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Board may accept alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Administers reading and math tests to identify student achievement.
• Collaborates with teacher and administrator to determine instructional needs for Title I students.
• Works with small groups and individual students in reading and math.
• Maintains student files and tracks progress per guidelines.
• Attends in-service classes, meetings, and district programs.
• Operates equipment (recorders, projectors, copiers).
• Assists students on arrival and departure from tutoring area.
• Designs tutoring schedule for Title I students.
• Orders materials and supplies through the Building Administrator.
• Communicates with parents and families as directed by teacher or administrator.
• Maintains records for state and federal reports.
• Participates as regular staff and accepts supervision and other duties.
• Maintains confidentiality and regular attendance.

Skills

Reading tutoring

Math tutoring

Test administration

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Two-year college / 32 credits or PARA Pro exam

Tools

Word processing

Email

Spreadsheets

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/5/2026
• Location: Jefferson Elementary
• Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

TITLE: Title 1 Paraprofessional

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of two years of college or 32 college credits or pass the PARA Pro exam.
• Knowledge and skill in the teaching and use of math and reading including the ability to pronounce vowels, consonants, phrases, and words in a phonetically correct manner.
• Ability to administer standardized and other diagnostic tests.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.
• Computer knowledge and experience with word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, etc.
• Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator

NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB

To assist selected students improve their reading and math skills to enable them to reach their full potential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers reading and math tests to identify the level of student achievement.
• Works with the classroom teacher and Building Administrator to determine the instructional needs of each Title I student.
• Works with small groups of students and with individual students in reading and math.
• Maintains student files as requested and required by the needs of federal, state and local guidelines to track student progress.
• Attends in-service classes, building meetings, monthly program meetings and district meetings.
• Operates equipment (i.e. tape recorders, VCR's, overhead projectors and copy machines).
• Assists students on arrival and departure from tutoring area.
• Designs tutoring schedule for working with Title I students.
• Orders materials and supplies through the Building Administrator.
• Communicates with parents and families as directed by teacher or administrator.
• Maintains accurate records to assist in compiling data for a variety of reports required by state and federal agencies.
• Participates in the school as a regular part of the staff and accepts supervision and other duties as requested.
• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Has regular and predictable attendance.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is an "at will" position in that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. The "employment at will" policy cannot be changed verbally or in writing, unless the change is specifically authorized in writing and expressly approved by the Board of Trustees of Jefferson School District 251.