Floating Para Professional

Kenowa Hills Public Schools; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenowa Hills Public Schools is seeking energetic, dependable paraprofessionals to support lunch, recess, and classroom activities at Kenowa Hills Middle School. The role emphasizes creating a safe, welcoming environment and fostering positive relationships with students throughout the day.

Successful candidates will stay active, supervise large groups, assist with instruction as directed, and contribute to a positive school culture through proactive behavior support and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• CPI and Ukeru training required as a condition of employment (district training provided)
• Experience working with Pre-K–12 students preferred
• Ability to supervise and support students in large-group, unstructured environments (lunchrooms, playgrounds, hallways, arrival, dismissal, events)
• Ability to implement PBIS practices, school-wide behavior expectations, de-escalation techniques
• Ability to use age-appropriate language, tone, and behavior with students
• Ability to establish and maintain consistent routines, expectations, and supervision procedures
• Ability to support classroom instruction (one-on-one and small-group) as directed by teacher
• Ability to transition between supervision and instructional tasks smoothly
• Ability to work collaboratively in a school team
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, staff, and community
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Reliable and consistent attendance essential
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to calmly respond to conflicts, injuries, emergencies, and crises

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise students during lunch, recess, transitions, and school activities
• Implement PBIS expectations and reinforce positive behavior
• Utilize CPI and Ukeru strategies as trained for dysregulation or behavior concerns
• Support classroom instruction through individual and small-group assistance
• Maintain active supervision across large indoor and outdoor environments
• Assist students with conflict resolution and social skills development
• Monitor playgrounds, cafeterias, hallways, and other activity areas
• Communicate concerns regarding safety, behavior, or well-being to staff
• Participate in training and professional learning opportunities
• Support a positive, inclusive school environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

CPI training

Ukeru training

Experience with Pre-K–12

Supervise in large groups

Self-management

PBIS practices

De-escalation techniques

Age-appropriate language

Establish routines

Support instruction

Transition supervision

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Confidentiality & professionalism

Attendance reliability

Independent work

Crisis response

Job description

POSITION: Paraprofessional Lunchroom/Recess

SCHEDULE: (4 hrs/day)Monday through Friday 10:30-1:30
LOCATION: Kenowa Hills Middle School

RATE OF PAY:

Per Board Authorization

POSITION SUMMARY

Do you enjoy working with children, building positive relationships, and helping create a safe, welcoming school environment?

Kenowa Hills Public Schools is seeking energetic, dependable, and student-centered individuals to serve as Lunch, Recess, and Classroom Support Paraprofessionals. This position plays an important role in helping students feel safe, connected, and successful throughout the school day.

Successful candidates will enjoy working with children, staying active, building positive relationships, supporting student behavior, and contributing to a positive school culture. This position supports students during lunch and recess periods and provides classroom assistance, supervision, and academic support as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• CPI and Ukeru training required as a condition of employment (district training provided)
• Experience working with Pre-K–12 students preferred
• Ability to supervise and support students in large-group, unstructured environments, including lunchrooms, playgrounds, hallways, arrival, dismissal, and school events
• Ability to self-manage, remain vigilant, and actively supervise large areas while maintaining student safety and behavioral expectations
• Ability to implement PBIS practices, school-wide behavior expectations, conflict resolution strategies, and de-escalation techniques
• Ability to use age-appropriate language, tone, and behavior when interacting with students
• Ability to establish and maintain consistent routines, expectations, and supervision procedures
• Ability to support classroom instruction, including individual and small-group academic assistance as directed by the classroom teacher
• Ability to transition seamlessly between supervision responsibilities and instructional support throughout the school day
• Ability to function effectively as a member of a collaborative school team
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community members
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Reliable and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment
• Ability to respond appropriately and calmly during student conflicts, injuries, behavioral incidents, emergencies, and crisis situations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively supervise students during lunch, recess, transitions, specials, field trips, assemblies, arrival, dismissal, and other school activities
• Implement PBIS expectations and reinforce positive student behavior
• Utilize CPI and Ukeru strategies as trained when responding to student dysregulation or behavioral concerns
• Support classroom instruction through individual, small-group, and whole-group assistance as directed
• Maintain active supervision and safety awareness across large indoor and outdoor environments
• Assist students with conflict resolution, problem-solving, and social skill development
• Monitor playgrounds, cafeterias, hallways, classrooms, and other student activity areas
• Support teachers with classroom activities and instructional tasks as assigned
• Communicate concerns regarding student safety, behavior, or well-being to appropriate staff members
• Participate in training and professional learning opportunities as assigned
• Support a positive, inclusive, and welcoming school environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned

WORK LOCATION REQUIREMENT

This is an in-person position requiring regular on-site attendance. The essential functions of this position cannot be performed remotely.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, reach, and move frequently throughout the school day
• Walk extended distances throughout school buildings, playgrounds, parking lots, athletic areas, and school grounds
• Maintain active supervision of students in multiple environments
• Participate in outdoor supervision during all seasons and varying Michigan weather conditions
• Move quickly and respond immediately to student safety concerns, accidents, emergencies, or behavioral incidents
• Assist students during playground activities, field trips, assemblies, specials, arrival, dismissal, and other school events
• Lift, carry, push, pull, and move materials, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
• Remain alert and attentive while supervising large groups of students

The work environment may include moderate to high noise levels, frequent movement, outdoor supervision, varying weather conditions, student conflicts, and emergency situations requiring sound judgment and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS

Pursuant to PA 131, the selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department prior to employment through Livescan fingerprinting. The candidate is responsible for the fingerprinting background check fee.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Kenowa Hills Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), age, disability, height, weight, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in its educational programs, services, activities, or employment practices.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact Human Resources.