Title I Reading & Math Tutor (Part-Time)

Jefferson School District 251; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson School District 251 seeks an Elementary Literacy Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time role supports Title I students in reading and math under the Building Administrator and classroom teacher, providing small-group or one-on-one tutoring and assessment administration.

The position emphasizes assisting with diagnostic tests, maintaining records, and communicating with families while upholding confidentiality and high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of college or 32 college credits or pass the PARA Pro exam.
• Knowledge and skill in teaching reading and math with phonetic accuracy.
• Ability to operate a computer and computer programs.
• 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 with word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, etc.
• Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.

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.

Skills

Phonics knowledge

Reading tutoring

Math tutoring

Computer skills

Test administration

Education

Two years of college / 32 credits

Job description

Jefferson School District 251 seeks an Elementary Literacy Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time role supports Title I students in reading and math under the Building Administrator and classroom teacher, providing small-group or one-on-one tutoring and assessment administration.

The position emphasizes assisting with diagnostic tests, maintaining records, and communicating with families while upholding confidentiality and high ethical standards.