Extended Reading Intervention Paraprofessional

West Ada School District • MERIDIAN, ID

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to assist with intervention during the academic intervention time for students participating in the Extended Reading Intervention program. This position supports the Extended Reading Intervention program at elementary schools. The primary function of an employee in this position is to support intervention for students in the ERI program. The position is directly supervised by a teacher, with direction from the building Principal.

Requirements

• Have 2 years of college credits, or Have a college degree, or Pass the ParaPro Praxis Assessment with a score of 457 or higher, or the Idaho Paraprofessional Testing Alternative with a score of 75% or higher.
• If you do not meet the college credit/degree requirement or have not yet passed the Praxis, you will be signed up for the Idaho Paraprofessional Assessment upon hire. The test must be passed within 90 days of your start date.
• Knowledge of basic educational procedures and objectives, including instruction and presentation, preparation of teaching materials and aids, behavior management and modification, and student-teacher relations and interactions.
• Possess competence, empathy, and understanding with regard to the needs and cultures of students.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and observe district policies and procedures.
• Maintain student, school, and parental confidentiality.
• Operate classroom instructional equipment, standard office equipment, and a personal computer using programs appropriate to assigned duties.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, teachers and staff members, and other district personnel.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate integrity and ingenuity in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Highly Qualified status required: have 32+ college credits, have a college degree, or pass the Paraprofessional Assessment with a score of 460+.
• Must have a valid Idaho Driver’s license and a vehicle to drive and/or must provide own transportation for job related activities.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal conversation and to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work and assessments, prepare and review documents, and organize documents and materials.
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment.
• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and balance, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office environment, lifting or moving objects that weigh up to 20 lbs.
• Job tasks require, with or without reasonable accommodation, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping.

Responsibilities

• Provide literacy-based intervention support as designed by the ERI Coordinator or classroom teacher
• Provide additional student support as determined by the ERI Coordinator
• Work with students in one-on-one, small group, or whole group settings as designated by the ERI Coordinator or classroom teacher
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures, and safety practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree