Reading Intervention Paraprofessional - Title Supplemental School Improvement; SSI Grant

Reading Intervention Paraprofessional – Title I Supplemental School Improvement (SSI) Grant

Trotwood-Madison City Schools Central Office-Board of Education – Dayton, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job : 5815228
Final date to receive applications: Jul 16, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Jul 03, 2026 2:06 AM (UTC)

Job Title:
Reading Intervention Paraprofessional – Title I Supplemental School Improvement (SSI) Grant

Position Summary

The Reading Intervention Paraprofessional supports the implementation of the district's Integrated Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (iMTSS) by providing supplemental evidence‑based literacy instruction and intervention to students identified for Tier 2 and Tier 3 support in schools identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) and/or identified student subgroups in Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) schools through Ohio's Title I Supplemental School Improvement (SSI) Grant.

Under the supervision of licensed instructional staff, the paraprofessional assists in implementing evidence‑based literacy interventions designed to accelerate reading achievement for students performing below grade‑level expectations, particularly students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and other historically underserved populations.

This position provides supplemental instructional support and does not replace core reading instruction or services required by the district.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Literacy Intervention Support

• Deliver teacher‑directed, evidence‑based reading intervention activities to individual students and small groups receiving Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports.
• Reinforce literacy skills taught through approved intervention programs, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
• Support implementation of structured literacy practices aligned to the Science of Reading and district‑approved intervention programs.
• Provide additional guided practice opportunities to help students master targeted literacy skills identified through screening and diagnostic assessments.
• Assist students in applying reading strategies during intervention sessions and independent practice.

Progress Monitoring and Data Collection

• Administer literacy screening, progress‑monitoring, and intervention assessments under the direction of licensed staff.
• Maintain accurate records of student participation, intervention attendance, and progress‑monitoring data.
• Assist intervention teachers and reading specialists in organizing and analyzing student performance data to inform instructional decisions.
• Monitor student engagement and provide timely feedback to intervention staff regarding student progress and instructional needs.

MTSS and School Improvement Support

• Support implementation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions within the district's Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (iMTSS).
• Collaborate with reading specialists, classroom teachers, intervention teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators to support school improvement goals focused on literacy achievement.
• Assist with preparing instructional materials and intervention resources needed for literacy groups.
• Participate in professional learning related to evidence‑based literacy instruction, intervention practices, and student engagement strategies.

Student Engagement and Support

• Foster positive relationships that encourage student confidence, motivation, and persistence in reading.
• Support regular attendance and active participation in intervention services.
• Help create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment that promotes literacy growth.

Compliance and Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of student records and assessment data.
• Follow district policies and all applicable Title I and SSI Grant requirements.
• Perform other grant‑aligned supplemental duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meets Ohio paraprofessional qualification requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with struggling readers and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Associate degree or higher.
• Exper…