Literacy Paraprofessional

TITLE: LITERACY PARAPROFESSIONAL (1 YEAR POSITION) This position is for the 2026-2027 school year only. Qualifications At least two years of college level coursework or an Associate's Degree in education or related fieldPrevious aide or teaching experience preferredKnowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practicesDemonstrated ability to assist with instructional activitiesKnowledge of subjects matter and ability to instruct students at the direction of the teacherKnowledgeable with word processing, data bases, spread sheets, and reportsAbility to maintain a positive learning environmentWorks well with students, staff, and the publicExcellent organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAble to work under pressure and deadlinesMaintain confidentiality of staff and students Primary Responsibility To Federal Programs Director and/or Building Principal and a classroom teacher Job Summary To work under the direction of the classroom teacher or federal programs director in achieving the educational goals and objectives of all qualifying students through individual, small group, or whole group instruction. Major Duties And Responsibilities Working with Students Prepare and organize materials for small group and individual instructionMaintain high academic standards and expectationsRepeat lessons to Title I students who were absent for that lessonProvide tutorial help to students following lessons prescribed by the teacher and reinforce material and skills using a variety of methods as directed by certified staffProvide immediate feedback on student performanceRespond to students' questions and requests for assistanceObserve students' work and study habitsObserve and record students' time on task when neededAssist students in locating prescribed instructional materials and starting their assignmentsAssist the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional programWork with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material and skills introduced by the teacherHelp students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacherProvide individualized instruction activities using materials and sequences selected by the classroom teacherIdentify pupil needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needsFollow modifications and accommodations as specified in Individual Education Plans (IEPs)Assist with such large group activities as drill and practice, reading aloud, and storytelling, and participate in other forms of oral communication with studentsGuide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacherCheck notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and makeup work as assigned by the teacherAdminister, score, and record such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual studentsEncourage students to strive to meet their highest potentialCommunicate classroom rules and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior Other Classroom Assistance Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities Alert the supervising teacher to any problem or special information about an individual studentKeep the supervising teacher informed of activities and any issues that may ariseOperate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposesDistribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instructionTake all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities Other Keep accurate records and maintain individual records for each studentAttend faculty meetings as requiredAssume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as reading professional journals and other publicationsSeek assistance should emergencies ariseRepresent the school district in a positive mannerKnow and follow school district policy and chain of commandPerform other duties as assigned EVALUATION Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the federal programs director and/or building principal in conformance with any applicable federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT This position shall be considered in all respects "employment at will". The "employment period" and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right for the employee. These are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the district so long as the employment continues. NOTE All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired. Legal Reference: I.C. 33-512 Governance of Schools I.C. 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance