Early Intervention Assistant

Richmond City Public Schools•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Intervention Assistant provides teaching and training services to students in grades K–2 in a school setting. The position supports Richmond Public Schools’ early intervention eligibility screening process and delivers research-based reading and/or math interventions after completing required training and professional development. The assistant provides small-group instruction, administers and evaluates assessments, tracks student progress, and communicates relevant information to students, families, school personnel, and administrators. Employment is for 11 months, 216 days, at 7 hours per day, and is non-exempt. The work location is Fairfield Court Elementary. The immediate supervisor is the School Principal/Office of Student Supports and Interventions. The start date is based on School Board approval. Applicants must apply online and upload a current resume, transcript, and license if applicable. Three references and their contact information are required if the applicant advances to the interview stage. Employment is conditional on a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, or completion of 60 hours of college credit from an accredited college or university recognized by the Virginia Department of Education, or demonstrated knowledge and ability to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics instruction by achieving a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.
Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and public relations skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Good skills operating personal computers and related software.
Adaptability to changing priorities and ability to work independently and/or with minimum supervision.
Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
Good knowledge and understanding of child growth and development and paraprofessional instructional procedures and practices.
Some knowledge of instructional goals and public school policies.
Patience and ability to work effectively with children and faculty members.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and perform required tasks.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent standing, sitting, walking, light lifting up to 10 pounds, vocal communication, hearing at a normal spoken-word level, and visual acuity for preparing and analyzing written or computer data.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of work experience as an instructional assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct the Richmond Public Schools early intervention eligibility screening process for students in grades K–2 after receiving training.
Provide research-based reading and/or math interventions in grades K–2 after completing required professional development and training.
Provide small-group instruction.
Communicate with school personnel and parents about students’ reading and/or math levels and rates of progress.
Differentiate instruction based on assessment data.
Participate in team reviews concerning academic progress for students receiving services, upon request and when available.
Share student data with applicable teachers and administrators.
Provide pre- and post-assessment data to teachers and administrators.
Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community.
Maintain accurate records and documentation.
Follow procedures and practices outlined in training and attend all required training.
Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
Administer informal and formal assessments outlined in the program.
Evaluate and assess student progress against instructional program objectives.
Manage classroom organization.