Job Title: Instructional Aide – Reading Support
Reports To: Literacy Interventionist and Building Administrator
Work Year: 184 days (school year schedule)
Salary Range: Based on district paraprofessional salary schedule

Job Purpose

The Instructional Aide will provide small-group and individualized reading support for K–12 students under the direction and supervision of the district’s Literacy Interventionist. This role is part of the district's effort to strengthen reading outcomes, implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and provide direct instructional services aligned with the science of reading.

Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Support

• Provide small-group and individualized reading support in classroom and pull-out settings.

• Assist with implementation of research-based literacy interventions across grade levels, including phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies.

• Support classroom teachers and interventionists by reinforcing instructional routines and curriculum implementation.

• Utilize materials provided by teachers and the interventionist to ensure consistency in instruction.

• Help students build reading confidence through structured practice and positive reinforcement.

Collaboration and Communication

• Participate in planning and data meetings with the literacy team.

• Maintain open and effective communication with the literacy interventionist, classroom teachers, and building administrator.

• Attend required professional development and training focused on reading instruction and instructional support techniques.

Documentation and Recordkeeping

• Maintain accurate logs of student sessions, instructional activities, and student progress.

• Provide weekly summaries or check-ins to the literacy interventionist to inform adjustments in student support.

Professional Expectations

• Demonstrate cultural responsiveness and a commitment to equity in all interactions with students and families.

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in accordance with district policies.

• Participate in school-wide professional learning, including Friday professional development blocks.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent;

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to follow lesson plans and adapt to student needs under direction

• Experience working with children in an educational or youth program preferred

• Comfort with basic educational technology tools and willingness to learn school-based platforms

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

This position may require lifting up to 25 pounds and the ability to sit, walk, and move between classrooms frequently. Must be able to engage actively with students in a variety of instructional settings.