Title Paraprofessional; FTE

Title 1 Paraprofessional (0.75 FTE) (6 hours per week)

Position Type:

Support Staff/Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:

10/28/2025

Location:

Joseph Zito Elementary School

Date Available:

School Year

Closing Date:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

TITLE:

Title 1 Paraprofessional

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides instructional support to students under the direct supervision of a highly qualified teacher.

Please note:

Title I Paraprofessionals may not be assigned non-instructional duties, such as supervising the playground or cafeteria, and may not be assigned to substitute for paraprofessionals in non-Title I positions.

KNOWLEDGE AND

SKILLS REQUIRED:

* Ability and desire to provide outstanding customer service.

* Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.

* Must be able to comply with the District's attendance standards as described in established guidelines.

* Must maintain a well-groomed appearance and follow the ISD Dress Code.

* Must be a team player and get along well with others.

* Must be highly organized with the ability to multitask.

* Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated.

* Must have excellent communication skills.

* Must demonstrate an extremely high regard for confidential and sensitive information information.

* Must demonstrate flexibility with time and good judgment.

* Must have the ability to keep abreast of information pertinent to the job.

* Ability to read and interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral,diagram, or schedule form.

* Ability to perform basic mathematical operations-including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division-with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, as well as interpret data in multiple formats.

* Ability to apply problem-solving skills to practical situations and effectively address a variety of concrete challenges within standardized settings.

* Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Interpersonal relationship skills required.

* Must have basic knowledge and the ability to operate computers and technology.

* Ability to write routine reports and correspondence to staff and stakeholders.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

Contributing toward a positive, professional working and learning environment

by:

* Assisting in collecting and compiling student scores and records in the Title I program.

* Assisting in planning lessons and activities for smaller groups or individuals under the direction of the teacher.

* Tutoring and assisting students individually or in small groups in order to help them master reading and math concepts and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.

* Discussing assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.

* Observing students' performance and recording relevant data to assess progress.

* Assisting teachers in the administration of i-Ready progress monitoring.

* Being flexible and performing other duties relating to the general job function as assigned by the supervisor.

* Contributing to maintaining a safe, risk-free working and learning environment by:

* Making students' well-being the fundamental priority in all decision-making.

* Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.

* Being alert to and reporting the possibility of any substance use, child abuse, or any dangerous situations based upon daily observation.

* Operating and caring for the school district's equipment properly

* Following district policies.

* Performing all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed by supervisors.

* Continuing job performance enhancement by:

* Participating in in-services, workshops, or conferences as directed.

Contributing toward a positive, professional working and learning environment by:

* Responding to all internal and external stakeholders in a prompt, friendly,efficient, and patient manner.

* Being responsible, reliable, and punctual.

* Maintaining courteous relationships with students, staff, and parents by treating others with respect.

* Exercising positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills.

* Maintaining a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.

* Participating in students' daily school experience in a constructive manner.

Salary Range: 21

Terms of Employment: 9-month classified

Reports To:

Principal/Administrator

Revised:
October 2025