Literacy Paraprofessional
Job in
Rigby, Jefferson County, Idaho, 83442, USA
Listing for:
Jefferson School District 251
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-06-07
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education
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Child Care/Nanny
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Type:Support Staff (non-certified)/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:5/28/2025
Location:Various Locations in the District
Date Available: School Year
Closing Date:Open Until Filled
TITLE: LITERACY PARAPROFESSIONALQUALIFICATIONS
At least two years of college-level coursework or an Associate's Degree in education or related fieldPrevious aide or teaching experience preferredKnowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practicesDemonstrated ability to assist with instructional activitiesKnowledge of subject matters and ability to instruct students at the direction of the teacherKnowledgeable with word processing, data bases, spread sheets, and reportsAbility to maintain a positive learning environmentWorks well with students, staff, and the publicExcellent organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAble to work under pressure and deadlinesMaintain confidentiality of staff and studentsPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO
Building Principal and Classroom Teacher
JOB SUMMARY
To work under the direction of the K-12 Teacher or Building Principal in achieving the educational goals and objectives of all students through individual, small group, or whole group instruction.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working with Students
Maintain high academic standards and expectationsProvide tutorial help to students following lessons prescribed by the teacher and reinforce material and skills using a variety of methods as directed by certified staffProvide immediate feedback on student performance to students and to the supervising teacherRespond to students' questions and requests for assistanceObserve students' work and study habitsObserve and record students' time on task when neededAssist students in locating prescribed instructional materials and starting their assignmentsAssist the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional programWork with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material and skills introduced by the teacherHelp students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacherProvide individualized instruction activities using materials and sequences selected by the supervising teacherIdentify pupil needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needsFollow modifications and accommodations as specified in Individual Education Plans (IEPs)Assist with such large group activities as drill and practice, reading aloud, and storytelling, and participate in other forms of oral communication with studentsGuide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacherAssist students in the library or media centerCheck notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make-up work as assigned by the teacherAssist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field tripsAdminister, score, and record such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual studentsEncourage students to strive to meet their highest potentialCommunicate classroom rules and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behaviorOther Classroom Assistance
Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilitiesAlert the supervising teacher to any problem or special information about an individual studentServe as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacherKeep the supervising teacher informed of activities and any issues that may ariseOperate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposesDistribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instructionHelp the teacher to plan and maintain bulletin Boards and other classroom learning displaysTake all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilitiesHelp very young students with their clothing and snack time routinesOther
Keep accurate records and maintain individual records for each studentComplete clerical duties…
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