OVERVIEW
To provide (under direct supervision) a variety of instructional activities to support the classroom teacher and / or interventionist working with students who are academically disadvantaged in Reading, Writing, and Math.
QUALIFICATIONS
According to federal guidelines, Title I instructional assistants must be highly qualified according to the following requirements :
- Associate’s degree or 60 semester hours of coursework documented by a transcript from an accredited institution of higher education
Pass ParaPro Test to meet Every Student Succeeds Act, December 2015 requirement
Bilingual (English / Spanish) may be preferred at some sitesAbility to work well with students and staff; good verbal and written communication skillsAbility to operate general office machinesAbility to organize and to prioritizeDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Work in close proximity with assigned teacher and specific studentsAssist students, individually or in groups, to reinforce skills and / or oversee learning activitiesFollow specific functions as outlined in a written plan to supplement classroom instructionAssist with classroom computer instructionAssist with translation when necessaryParticipate in professional development (site / district) to enhance ability to support student achievementParticipate as a stakeholder in school improvement initiativesComplete training to assist in the administration and scoring of assessmentsRegular and on-time attendance requiredPerform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unitSUPERVISION
Classroom Teacher and / or Interventionist
Title I School Improvement Specialist
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION : The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.