General Paraprofessional

Sylvania; Greenville, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Greenville Public Schools is seeking a General Paraprofessional at Lincoln Heights Elementary to assist with classroom activities and supervise students during recess, lunch, and hallway transitions. The role emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and positive student interactions under the supervision of the Principal.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and a satisfactory background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Satisfactory background check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students at recess, during lunch, and in hallways to ensure safety.
• Assist students in classroom activities and supervise during transitions.
• Resolve minor disputes and encourage positive peer interactions.
• Respond to accidents or behavioral incidents following school protocol.
• Redirect students as needed to maintain a respectful environment.
• Provide basic first aid as needed and report injuries.
• Support students with special needs to participate safely.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Skills

Communication skills

Group management

Patience

Computer skills

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title:

General Paraprofessional

Location:

Lincoln Heights Elementary

Classification:

GESPA Master Agreement 2026-2027

Reports to:

Principal

Schedule:

27.5 hours per week while school is in session

Salary:

$14.63 - $20.76 per hour based on relevant prior work experience

Benefits:

This position does not meet the requirements for benefit eligibility

POSITION SUMMARY:

The General Paraprofessional will assist with classroom activities and provide student supervision during recess, at lunch, and in hallways.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned

• Monitor students at recess, during lunch, and in hallways, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment
• Actively circulate throughout the playground and cafeteria to observe student interactions and prevent conflicts
• Assist students in resolving minor disputes and encourage positive peer interactions
• Respond quickly and appropriately to accidents, injuries, or behavioral incidents, following school protocols
• Redirect students as needed to maintain a respectful and cooperative atmosphere
• Administer basic first aid as needed and report injuries to the appropriate school personnel
• Support students with special needs to ensure safe participation in activities
• Commitment to regular and predictable attendance
• Adherence to Greenville Public Schools' core values: integrity, collaboration, compassion, and responsibility

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact positively with students and staff
• Ability to manage large groups of children and enforce rules fairly and consistently
• Patient and flexible when working with students of different ages and abilities
• Basic computer and organizational skills for clerical tasks
• Satisfactory background check

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. The employee will frequently bend, squat, and kneel to interact with children. The employee will occasionally twist at the neck and trunk. Employees will use their hands to handle, control, grasp, move, and feel documents and equipment. The employee is occasionally required to reach above head and shoulder level. Occasionally required to carry, lift, and move up to 25 pounds. In-person work is required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Communication: The employee must have clear speaking and sufficient hearing to communicate effectively and appropriately in person and on the telephone. Ability to write businesscorrespondence in a professional manner. Ability to present information to small and large groups.
• Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to use good judgment in making decisions.
• Interpersonal: Maintain and encourage a safe environment for all students, staff, and the community. Effective organizational skills. Ability to work without direct supervision. Ability to be flexible in dealing with staff, students, parents, and the community. Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, dependability, honesty, and self-motivation while performing the duties of the position. Exhibits a positive image as a representative of the school district.
• Mathematics: Ability to perform basic math computations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Environmental: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is exposed to infections at a greater risk than the average person. The employee must be able to work under fluorescent lighting. The employee may be required to be outdoors for short periods of time, and is therefore subject to varying weather conditions.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Greenville Public Schools Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender 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.