Title I Paraprofessional: Instruction & Student Support

Vallivue School District; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallivue School District seeks a Title I Paraprofessional at Falcon Ridge Elementary School to support instructional goals under the direction of the teacher and federal programs director. The role involves individual, small-group, and whole-class assistance to qualifying students.

You will assist with materials, reinforce skills, and help manage a positive learning environment while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• At least two years of college level coursework or an Associate's Degree in education or related field
• Previous aide or teaching experience preferred
• Knowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practices
• Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities
• Knowledge of subjects matter and ability to instruct students at the direction of the teacher
• Knowledgeable with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and reports
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Works well with students, staff, and the public
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

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 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 makeup 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 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 ongoing 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

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Working under pressure

Education

Two years college or AA degree

Tools

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

Reports

Job description

Vallivue School District seeks a Title I Paraprofessional at Falcon Ridge Elementary School to support instructional goals under the direction of the teacher and federal programs director. The role involves individual, small-group, and whole-class assistance to qualifying students.

You will assist with materials, reinforce skills, and help manage a positive learning environment while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in a collaborative setting.