Paraprofessional Itinerant Reading Math Intervention Tutor - Eastern Elementary School

Washington County Public Schools (MD)•Hagerstown, MD

30d•$19 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

As an at-risk prevention and student intervention paraprofessional, the itinerant reading and math tutor paraprofessional role will address unfinished learning in reading and math while accelerating student achievement. This role will assist with screening as well as targeted and explicit intervention support for identified at-risk students and adjust support as necessary through progress monitoring.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED.
Must meet Highly Qualified status (A.A. Degree, 48 credit hours, or have successfully passed the Paraprofessional Praxis Test).
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

A.A. Degree in Early Childhood Education, Behavioral Sciences, Developmental Education or similar.
Trained in intervention.
Experience implementing reading and/or math intervention.
Reading/literacy and math coursework completion.
Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
Competency in language and writing skills.
Effective team member skills.
Training and experience working with populations relevant to the assigned school.
Effective technology skills.
Experience working with at-risk youth or commensurate experience.

Responsibilities

Administer universal screening assessments as assigned.
Work with school teams to implement action plans that will accelerate literacy and math achievement.
Provide explicit and targeted intervention to students identified as at-risk.
Maintain records of progress and support provided in a timely fashion.
Maintain confidentiality of student, family, and school information.
Participate in school and district professional development activities.
Develop effective communication and working relationships with students, school teams, and the district.
Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
Other duties as requested by the Literacy Achievement Coordinator