General Paraprofessional

Wayland Union Schools; Wayland Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Wayland Union Schools is seeking a part-time aide to support students with academic and behavioral needs. Role includes supervising recess and lunch, providing one-on-one and small-group instruction, and assisting teachers with daily duties.

Position is 26.25 hours per week, SEIU Aide role, subject to background checks per the collective bargaining agreement. Employment is contingent on passing checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required; an associate’s degree is preferred.
• Experience working with adolescent children is preferred.
• Discrete communication and confidentiality are essential.
• Ability to follow directives from professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Support building needs such as recess and lunch supervision.
• Provide academic and behavioral support to students one-on-one and in small groups; implement behavior interventions as needed.
• Assist teachers in other areas as directed by the Building Principal.
• Support building routines and attend to duties as assigned by administration.
• Attendance is an essential function for this position.

Skills

Adolescent experience

Discretion

Follow directives

Tech literacy

Punctuality

Dependable

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree

Tools

Google apps

Job description

At Wayland Union Schools we strive to teach, inspire and challenge our children to become caring contributors, lifelong learners, and critical thinkers prepared to embrace all of tomorrow’s opportunities.

We have established a student focused culture by encouraging collaboration with all employees. We are 1:1 with Apple iPads in grades K-12 and are able to provide our students with support and enrichment that will prepare them for college and/or the workplace. Would you like to be part of a district that only hires the elite to teach and inspire our future? It all starts here!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required, associate’s degree preferred
• Experience working with adolescent aged children preferred
• Discrete with communication and maintains confidentiality
• Capable of following directives of professional staff
• Dependable, punctual, and positive work history
• Ability to utilize technology and Google applications

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Support building needs such as recess and lunch supervision
• Provide academic and behavioral support to students through one-on-one and small group instruction, behavior interventions, sensory breaks, and other individualized supports as needed
• Assist teachers in all other areas as directed
• Support building routines as outlined by the Building Principal
• Perform all other duties as assigned by administrator
• Attendance is an essential function for this position

Terms of Employment:

Student days, 26.25 hours/week.
SEIU Aide position, Aides Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Subject to passing post offer background checks