Elementary Academic Support Paraprofessional
Funding: Title I
Reports to: Building Principal or designee
Position Purpose
Provide additional academic support to students, with an emphasis on reading and mathematics. Work under the
direct supervision of a licensed teacher to strengthen skills, increase engagement, and help students meet grade-
level expectations.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide individual and small-group support in the classroom or an assigned intervention setting using lessons
and materials developed or approved by licensed teachers.
- Reinforce reading skills, including decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written responses;
reinforce mathematics skills, including computation, fractions, reasoning, and problem-solving.
- Adjust practice, pacing, and instructional supports as directed by the teacher; help students apply strategies
during classroom learning.
- Assist with teacher-directed screening and progress monitoring. Record student participation, instructional
minutes, skills addressed, and progress; share observations with teachers and the intervention team.
- Prepare instructional materials and support positive behavior, organization, and student independence during
academic activities.
- Collaborate with Grade level teachers and intervention staff; participate in relevant training and meetings.
Refer instructional decisions and significant student concerns to licensed staff.
- Maintain student confidentiality, follow district safety procedures, and complete required Title I time-and-
effort documentation accurately and on time.
- Perform related duties assigned by the principal that are consistent with the position, approved Title I
activities, and applicable funding requirements.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent and a valid Ohio educational aide permit.
- Meet Ohio's properly certified instructional paraprofessional requirements through an ESEA Qualified
designation, an associate degree or higher, at least 48 semester or 72 quarter hours of accredited college
coursework, or a qualifying score on an approved paraprofessional assessment.