Paraeducator, Early Literacy Tutor (26-27)

This is a two-year grant-funded position focused on supporting students in grades K through 2 who have been identified as struggling readers. Staff hired for this role will receive training and professional development to ensure they can effectively meet job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Tutors individual and/or small groups of students in reading.
• Participates in planned training and professional development to grow knowledge base in early literacy content, pedagogy, and best practices.
• Uses a systematic process for collecting, organizing, and utilizing formative assessment data to monitor student progress within a response-to-intervention model.
• Provides instructional assistance in support of student learning activities.
• Assists students individually and in small groups with instructional activities, skills reinforcement activities, and other activities that support instruction.
• Assists teacher in monitoring and managing student behavior and classroom management.
• Assists in administering tests and assessments.
• Observes and gathers assessment data on students and assists in reviewing assessments and progress reports.
• Discusses observations and progress of students with instructional staff.
• Prepares a variety of instructional materials, audio-visual aids, and reports, as requested.
• Assists in maintaining an inviting, neat, and safe classroom.
• Performs clerical support tasks including correction of tests and work papers, maintaining attendance logs, maintaining student folders and records, maintaining inventory, and reproduction of instructional-related materials.
• Provides support and instructional assistance in writing, science, computer or other technology, and ensures proper maintenance and care of laboratory equipment.
• Supervises and monitors students during off-site instruction and on field trips.
• May supervise play periods and playground activities of children.
• May assist students with daily living activities such as feeding and toileting, including diapering when appropriate.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, and professional standards.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• At least forty-eight college credits from an accredited college/university OR successful completion of the MSDE ParaPro Assessment.
• One year of experience working with children.
• Certain positions may require that candidates demonstrate the ability to operate office, audio/visual, or other related equipment.
• Knowledge and competency in business English, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and arithmetic.
• Ability to exercise patience and composure in working with children, including those who have special needs.
• Ability to handle all matters in a professional and confidential manner.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with BCPS policies, procedures, and general practice.
• Ability to work effectively with staff and children.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain clerical and student records.
• Ability to perform routine and non-routine instructional tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of early literacy best practices.
• Knowledge of tiered literacy interventions.
• Understanding of what motivates student learning.
• A commitment to educational equity.
• A belief that all children can learn.

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits. For more information, visit Baltimore City Public Schools benefits page.