Classroom Instructional Support Aide (Paraprofessional)

Central Kelloggsville Elementary; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelloggsville Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Support 1.0 FTE paraeducator at Central Kelloggsville Elementary in Grand Rapids, MI. Daily hours are to be determined; 40 hours per week per student calendar, starting immediately.

The role supports instruction, fosters a safe learning environment, and requires strong organizational skills with a focus on cultural competence in a diverse community.

Qualifications

• 60 semester hours completed preferred.
• High school or trade school degree preferred.
• Bilingual skills are preferred.
• 2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• High level of organizational skills.
• Ability to support instruction within the classroom.
• Create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment for all students.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
• Knowledge and awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
• Knowledge and awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

Skills

Organizational skills

Classroom support

Verbal writing communication

Multicultural awareness

Relationship building

Bilingual skills

Education

60 Semester hours

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

Kelloggsville Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Support 1.0 FTE paraeducator at Central Kelloggsville Elementary in Grand Rapids, MI. Daily hours are to be determined; 40 hours per week per student calendar, starting immediately.

The role supports instruction, fosters a safe learning environment, and requires strong organizational skills with a focus on cultural competence in a diverse community.