Educational Paraprofessional Position

Job Description:

Date Available: Commencing with the 2024-2025 school year. Official start date will be August 27, 2024.

Salary & Benefits: In accordance with the support staff bargaining unit agreement. Full benefits. Salary range - $23.88/hour to $26.52/hour.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 40 hours per week when school is in session for students and an additional day before school begins (181 days per school year).

Ideal Candidate Possesses:

• Bachelor's degree with a focus in English and/or writing preferred. It is required that applicants have at least an Associate's degree or show evidence of having passed the Para-Pro Assessment.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to teach writing skills with at least two years of experience

• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure

• Ability to work independently following priorities and direction set by others

• Proficiency with Google Workspace Platform (including Sheets, Docs, Calendar, Classroom, and Forms)

Responsibilities:

• Provide students of all grades and ability levels with individualized writing assistance and instruction

• Coordinate with Learning Centers to provide additional support in accordance with the District Strategic Plan and MTSS Framework

• Respect and maintain the confidentiality of student information

• Communicate with faculty and staff on issues related to student writing and reading performance

• Assist in administering school-wide writing and reading programs

• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and providing clear data related to school-wide and individualized writing and reading performance

• Assist with group presentations related to school-wide writing and reading programs

• Assist in planning, developing, and editing school-wide writing and reading publications

• Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Writing Center Director(s)

Only online applications are accepted at the district Web site: www.er9.org. A direct link to the application page is: www.applitrack.com/er9/onlineapp

Applicants Must Include:

• Formal letter of application

• Resume

• Three letters of recommendation

• College transcripts (if applicable) or evidence of having passed the ParaPro exam

Application Deadline: Until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Region 9 Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.