Title Paraprofessional; FTE

Position: 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