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Dyslexia Intervention Paraprofessional

Van Buren School District
Full-time
On-site
Van Buren, Arkansas, United States

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Monitor students in the classroom, lunch room, bathroom area, hallways, and during other break times
  • Assist certified teachers as needed within the classroom
  • Prepare curriculum materials and activities for instruction
  • Assist teachers with maintaining a safe/clean classroom
  • Provide students with dyslexia and other content area intervention either one on one or in small group settings as directed by principal.
  • Maintain accurate student records of interventions
  • Assist with other classes as directed by principal/assistant principal
  • Other duties as directed by principal
  • Position is a one year contract for the 2024-2025 school year only.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Passing score on Paraprofessional assessment at hire or 60 college hours
  • Participate in required district provided dyslexia tutor training
  • Clean background check

Physical Requirements

  • Be able to stand/sit for the majority of the school day
  • Be able to walk short distances to escort students between classrooms and activities
  • Be able to sit, stand, lean, reach, bend, lift and squat to assist students as needed
  • Be able to walk on uneven surfaces
  • Be able to walk up and down stairs
  • Be outside in all weather conditions for assigned duty

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal

 

Contract179 days is a full contract for this position, and will be prorated based on days worked.

 

Position is a one year contract for the 2025-2026 school year only.