Elementary Paraprofessional: Supportive Student Growth & Safety

Sylvania; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

River Valley School District in Michigan is seeking a dedicated Elementary Paraprofessional to support student learning, safety, and well-being in the elementary school setting. The paraprofessional will work closely with classroom teachers, interventionists, and support staff to provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate is passionate about helping children grow, demonstrates patience and flexibility, and embodies the district’s

Qualifications

• Must have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent and one of the following: two years study at an institution of higher education; or an associate degree; or a rigorous standard of quality demonstrated through state/local assessment.
• Reliable, regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Preferred: experience working in a school setting and supervising students.

Responsibilities

• Help develop school culture by modeling, teaching, and reinforcing clear expectations in a firm, fair, and supportive manner that promotes a positive learning environment and student growth.
• Work with individual students or small groups to conduct interventions deemed necessary for student learning.
• Assist with administration, scoring of benchmark assessments, and progress monitoring assessments.
• Keep teachers informed of student progress or non-progress of individual students.
• Assist in supervising students during arrival, recess/lunch, and dismissal.
• Maintain detailed records and graphs of all students receiving interventions.
• Participate in in-service training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Job description

River Valley School District in Michigan is seeking a dedicated Elementary Paraprofessional to support student learning, safety, and well-being in the elementary school setting. The paraprofessional will work closely with classroom teachers, interventionists, and support staff to provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate is passionate about helping children grow, demonstrates patience and flexibility, and embodies the district’s