Reading Interventionist/Title 1 Paraprofessional

TITLE: Para-Professional REPORTS TO: Principal FSLA STATUS: Non-Exempt EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES: Supports the organization’s mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, teamwork, innovation, respect, commitment to our community, accountability and ownership.
POSITION SUMMARY: Provide reading interventions/instruction individually or in small groups by implementing lessons or instructional activities designed in collaboration with the classroom teacher to meet the students' academic needs.
Perform limited clerical functions directly related to the instructional assignment for the purpose of instructing students (i.
e.
preparing materials, maintaining instructional records for student files, communicating with teachers, etc.
) PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide reading interventions/instruction individually or in small groups by implementing lessons or instructional activities designed in collaboration with the classroom teacher to meet the students' academic needs.
Work with the classroom teacher to develop a schedule for delivery of instructional services.
Perform limited clerical functions directly related to the instructional assignment for the purpose of instructing students (i.
e.
preparing materials, maintaining instructional records for student files, communicating with teachers, etc.
) Monitor and record student progress.
Attend Family Nights as needed.
Participate in the planning time with the classroom teacher and others working with the students.
Administer tests to assess student achievement.
Attend staff meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
Skill in preparing instructional aids and plans.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy growth.
Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
Child supervision skills.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS PREFERRED: Experience with progress monitoring.
Experience with Excel.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: Must have an Associate’s degree or greater or 60+ semester hours of coursework documented on an official transcript from an accredited institution of higher education; or Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through the passage of a formal state approved assessment listed below within 90 days of hire: Para Pro Assessment First Aid and CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
WORKING CONDITIONS: q Work Environment involves no physical risks or hazardous conditions þ Work environment involves slight physical risks that require basic safety precautions (safety glasses, lab coats, rubber gloves etc.
) q Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following detailed safety precautions (such as wearing respirators, handling hazardous materials, and working with industrial machinery.
) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Rarely Occasionally Routinely Often (0-5%) (6-25%) (26-75%) (over 75%) Sitting _____ __X__ _____ _____ Standing _____ _____ __X__ _____ Bending/Stooping _____ __X__ _____ _____ Crawling/Kneeling __X__ _____ _____ _____ Climbing __X__ _____ _____ _____ Pushing/Pulling __X__ _____ _____ _____ Lifting (Under 10 lbs.
) __X__ _____ _____ _____ Lifting (10 Lbs.
Or more) _____ __X__ _____ _____ Carrying (Under 10 lbs.
) __X__ _____ _____ _____ Carrying (10 lbs.
or more) _____ __X__ _____ _____ Reading documents for general understanding __X__ _____ _____ _____ Reading Documents for analytical purposes or high degree of accuracy _____ __X__ _____ _____ Viewing Video Terminals _____ __X__ _____ _____ GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.
To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
Primary Location Del Rio Elementary Salary Range 15.
00 - 16.
91 / Per Hour Shift Type Full-Time