Paraeducator RH

RIVERDALE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

Reading Support Paraeducator

• 5.75 paid hrs/day

• 8:30 AM - 2:45 PM

• $17.78/hour after 60-day probationary period

• Position may include recess & cafeteria supervision

TITLE:
Reading Support Paraeducator

DATE:
January 2026

QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma required; post-secondary education in education or a related field preferred and/or experience working with children in instructional settings particularly in literacy or reading support.

REPORTS TO:
Building Principal(evaluator) and Reading Specialist(s) (para is directed by reading specialist)

SCHEDULE:
Monday Friday part-time hours based on student need (hours will fall between 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.)

DUTY ASSIGNMENT:
Assigned to one building; schedule and student assignments based on reading intervention needs.

JOB DUTIES

• Frequent collaboration with reading specialists and classroom teachers to discuss student progress instructional strategies and literacy needs (e.g. supporting small-group reading instruction participating in planning conversations and reviewing student progress).
• Provides instructional support to students receiving reading intervention under the direction of the reading specialist to reinforce targeted literacy skills.
• Works with students individually or in small groups to practice and reinforce reading skills such as phonics fluency comprehension and vocabulary.
• Assists with the preparation and organization of reading intervention materials and resources.
• Supports implementation of student accommodations and instructional plans as directed by the reading specialist or classroom teacher.
• Provides positive encouragement emotional support and a welcoming supportive learning environment for students.
• Adapts instructional activities assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting literacy objectives.
• Monitors student engagement and behavior during reading intervention sessions and provides feedback to the supervising teacher.
• Supervises students during transitions intervention blocks or other assigned times as directed by the reading specialist or building administrator.
• Maintains professionalism confidentiality and non-judgmental views of children and families served.
• Participates in building-level meetings reading support team meetings and district paraprofessional training as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year assigned according to the Letter of Assignment.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the building-level administrator.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Medium Work lifting carrying pushing pulling 2050 lbs. occasionally 1025 lbs. frequently or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Additional physical demands may be required based on student needs. Stooping and kneeling occasionally. Reaching talking and hearing frequently. Must be able to remain mobile throughout the workday. Works in standard office and school building environments.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The district is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in full compliance with all applicable federal state and local laws including recent Iowa legislative requirements. The district strictly prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race color national origin sex disability religion creed age sexual orientation marital status genetic information or any other protected status.

Equal opportunity applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer demotion compensation benefits training layoffs and termination. All employees are expected to uphold and adhere to the districts equal employment opportunity policies. This policy will be communicated annually to all employees to ensure ongoing awareness and compliance.

DISCLAIMER:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of a person in this position.

Required Experience:

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