Petersburg City Public Schools (PCPS) is seeking individuals with a deep commitment to improving student achievement by providing remediation to struggling students in reading. The K-2 PALS instructional assistant will use the "push-in" method, in an in-person and/or virtual learning environment, to support students and K-2 teachers within the classroom setting. The K-2 PALS instructional assistant will also use Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS) data, and other diagnostic data to provide targeted, research-based strategies to improve literacy skills of identified students. The K-2 PALS instructional assistant will be responsible for working with the classroom teacher, Title I school based and district level staff to collect and analyze a variety of data sources to determine if intervention strategies are improving academic outcomes for students.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Requirement

The applicant shall provide a transcript that specifies graduation from an accredited college with an associate's degree in early childhood education or closely related field of study preferred.

Three to five years of experience working as an instructional assistant in a school setting is highly preferred.

Essential Job Functions

Gathers and organizes instructional materials for students;
Utilizes best practice instructional strategies and research-based intervention materials to meet the learning needs of identified students in a virtual learning environment;
Uses technology tools and techniques effectively to provide "push-in" support in a virtual learning environment;
Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding of Standards of Learning (SOL) for reading, and school division curricular requirements;
In collaboration with the classroom teacher, selects appropriate instructional materials to meet student needs;
Works with the classroom teacher to analyze existing student achievement data and administers student assessments and monitoring instruments as needed to aid in progress monitoring of Title I students;
Keeps all student information confidential;
Maintains accurate student records and student progress data reports as required by Title I law and district policy;
Attends professional development opportunities;
Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with school personnel;
Promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect and courtesy and models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions with co-workers, customers and clients;
Follows district guidelines and policies;
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The K-2 PALS instructional assistant performs complex professional work that includes planning, coordinating, organizing and analyzing assessment data to provide "push-in" interventions and support in the areas of reading and math for identified students in a Title I school.
Assessment data to be used to identify students should include: PALS and all other available school and district data.
?Work is performed under the general supervision of the building principal.
?If needed, be able to provide support to students using a digital platform.

Benefits:

Position is not eligible for benefits.

Terms of Employment:
National Child Care Background Check
Tuberculosis Test
Fingerprinting

This description defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of this position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Details:
All qualified candidates must submit the following by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Completed online application
2. Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
3. Must provide one (1) completed professional reference forms/letters.
4. All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
How to Apply:
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
Petersburg City Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.

$25 per hour, not to exceed 30 hours per week.