Title I Lead Paraprofessional

QUALIFICATIONS:

·  Highly-qualified (MUST have passed the Para-pro exam OR have had 2 years of college).

·  Indiana Teachers license preferred

·  Ability to work effectively with both children and adults

·  Commitment to the team concept

·  An exemplary work ethic

·  Strong organizational skills

REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Title I Building Coordinator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 180 days (Based upon funding)

SALARY: Per classified employee salary schedule

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  Coordinates instructional responsibilities for Title I students with highly qualified, licensed classroom teachers.

2.  Assists in instruction/presentation of lessons for Title I students under the direction of a highly qualified, licensed classroom teacher.

3.  Administers examinations to Title I students in accordance with teacher guidance.

4.  Assists Title I students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments in order to reinforce learning concepts.

5.  Observes and supervises Title I students during classroom activities.

6.  Helps Title I students utilize equipment and instructional materials available in the classroom.

7.  Participates in in-service training programs as appropriate.

8.  Assists the classroom teacher in implementing strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual Title I students’ needs, interests, and abilities.

9.  Implements independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work for Title I students as assigned by a classroom teacher and/or Title I Building Coordinator.

10.  Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality as is expected of a regular teacher.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Meet with the elementary level Title I Coordinator weekly regarding concerns and/or questions.

2.  Analyze benchmarking data to determine students who are eligible for services.

3.  Configure groups for the pull-out program based on ability levels; determine interventions to be used for each group.

4.  Schedule intervention times with classroom teachers (if not built into the school day).

5.  Teach all interventions for the Title I At Risk groups under the direct supervision of a licensed teacher.

6.  Monitor all Title I At Risk groups (bimonthly, or in some cases, weekly).

7.  Collaborate with the classroom teachers every 6 weeks regarding the progress of all Title I/Reading intervention groups.

8.  Work cohesively with the building level Title I para-professionals.

9.  Communicate Title I students’ progress with parents using the red folders.

10.  Provide data for RTI meetings concerning Title/reading intervention students.

11.  Help to train the new building level Title I para-professionals.

12.  Inform building level principal of any concerns.

13.  Perform all other duties related to Title I students/program as assigned by the principal and/or Title I Building Coordinator.

Educating today’s students for tomorrow’s challenges

Revised 8/7/14