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The Title 1 Paraprofessional position is a 10-month opportunity supporting Burris Title 1 students, in accordance with the Indiana Department of Education. Contributing to a positive and professional learning environment, the Title I paraprofessional must stay current with all required certification, use literacy strategies to assess student progress toward literacy mastery and work with the Title 1 teacher, classroom teachers, and interventionists to implement and progress monitor math strategies and fact acquisition.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Provide academic support for reading and math mastery by tutoring and assisting students individually or in small groups, reinforcing learning concepts presented by the Title 1 and/or other classroom teacher.

2. Use Tier 2 and Tier 3 literacy strategies in both individual and small groups settings, effectively communicating student needs and improvements.

3. Support classroom teacher in monitoring students during independent work to assess for and provide needed differentiation accommodations in the classroom setting.

4. Complete all required Title 1 trainings and certifications annually, as required by the Indiana Department of Education.

5. Complete and all additional training on literacy methods such as Orton Gillingham; incorporate literacy strategies in daily instruction.

6. Partner with the Title 1 and classroom teachers to design interventions and progress monitoring for individual students.

7. Recognize and respect confidentiality in all aspects of student information, understand and uphold the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

8. Organizes results of student assessments and files records for the Title 1 and classroom teacher.

9. Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

10. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or an additional two years of related experience will be accepted in lieu of an associate’s degree.
• One year experience working with students in a school setting
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with students in a Title 1 setting.

How to apply:

For inquiries about this opportunity, please contact: Sarah Gaither at [email protected]

Please follow upload instructions for attaching all required documents listed below. Only complete applications will be considered.

Required Application Documents:

• Resume

Application Deadline: October 5, 2026, 12:01 a.m.