Elementary Title I Paraprofessional Math Tutor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt | Grade Revision Date: July 13, 2021 | Location: Designated Title I Schools

Job Summary

This position provides part-time direct supplemental instruction in the area of math to eligible identified Title I students in grades K-5 as designated within the specific Title I school's program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows identified instructional methods as outlined in the approved Title I Grant Application and school's Title I plan to teach small-group math lessons to identified students.
• Works under the direct supervision of a Title I teacher and math specialist within the school setting and/or the indirect supervision of the Title I Coordinator, Principal and Assistant Principal, and lead Title I teacher(s) of a Title I school as needed.
• Works the identified part-time hours as identified by the Title I Coordinator and/or the Title I administrator in the school setting.
• Maintains the necessary lesson records, entry/exit data, and progress monitoring records and provides those to the school's Title I team or the Title I Coordinator, when requested.
• Participates in and successfully completes any provided training for the purpose of delivering supplemental math instruction with fidelity to the identified methods and programs.
• Provides a summation of student needs, instructional goals, and progress to the Title I team in order to report to parents or other school faculty and administration.
• Maintains a pleasant attitude, exhibits tactful and courteous behavior towards co‑workers, students, parents, and visitors.
• Models the WJCC Strategic Plan Values: Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education or obtained an associate degree or higher.
• Ability to communicate through clear and grammatically proper speech and basic writing and computing skills.
• Knowledge of educational instructional practice and teaching methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard document formats and specific document formats used in assigned area.
• Safeguards all student and teacher information against unauthorized use or access.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan and manage assigned functions.
• Proficiency in word processing software, including routine use of program functions, keyboarding skills for accurate and timely work, and ability to learn various software programs for instructional use or assessments as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Exhibits a professional attitude and good communication skills to deal with members of the general public in a pleasant and effective manner both on the telephone and in person.

Supervision

• Supervision exercised: None.
• Supervision received: Performs duties under the supervision of the Title I Coordinator and the supervision of building Title I Teachers and Administrators.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Duties are normally performed in a school or classroom setting as designated by the school administration or Title I staff.
• Ability to sit; stoop or kneel; crouch.
• Periodically works under pressure to ensure correct data reports, lesson records, progress monitoring information, or parent reporting information is provided to Title I staff to meet firm deadlines.
• Must be physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 30 pounds.