31A Paraprofessional 5/6 @ Georgetown

Hudsonville Public Schools; Michigan; On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Hudsonville Public Schools seeks a paraprofessional to support at-risk students, reinforce learning, and assist teaching staff. The 31A role provides collaboration with classroom teachers and helps implement lesson plans during 28.75 hours per week with no health benefits eligibility.

The position requires a high school diploma and prefers an associate degree or teaching certification. Responsibilities include one-on-one and group instruction, tutoring, and regular communication about student

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Teacher certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with individual student assessment at teacher's request.
• Assist in small or large group instruction under teacher direction.
• Tutor students at teacher's request.
• Work with teachers to set up a weekly schedule to assist students.
• Communicate weekly with teachers on lesson plans and student progress.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings during school hours; after-hours meetings optional.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom support

Student engagement

Schedule coordination

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree preferred

Teacher certification preferred

Job description

5/6 building at Georgetown 31A Paraprofessional, 28.75 hours a week, not health benefit eligible

Summary

The 31A paraprofessional assists with at-risk students including providing support to teaching staff, reinforcing learning, assist behavioral needs and overall supporting those students

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with individual student assessment at teacher's request


• Assist in small or large group student instruction under teacher direction


• Tutor students at teacher's request


• Work with assigned classroom teachers to set up a weekly schedule to assist students


• Communicate weekly with assigned classroom teachers on lesson plans and student progress


• Attend scheduled staff meetings during school hours Before and after school staff meetings are optional


• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not applicable

Direct Report

Building Principal

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Education and/or Experience

Required

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)


• Associates degree preferred


• Teacher certified preferred

Preferred

• Additional training and/or education

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret communication including emails, letters, spreadsheet and forms Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from the community, regulatory agencies or staff members

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate basic mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages and decimals; spatial aptitude to inspect length and weight of objects

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Other Skills and Abilities

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Position requires sustained periods of sitting and working on computer and office equipment


• Position requires standing and walking throughout buildings


• Position involves frequent lifting up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds


• Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity


• Position involves frequent repetitive action on a keyboard

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to loud depending upon the activity in a particular part of the day

Hudsonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned