Independent Facilitator

Monroe-County-Isd; Michigan; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe County Consortium is seeking a paraprofessional to support classroom learning under a licensed teacher. The role involves maintaining records, keeping a clean learning environment, and facilitating respectful, student-centered activities.

Staff will guide children in collaborative work and participate in district activities within a supportive, structured setting. The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma and preferably an associate's degree or Parapro/WorkKeys certification.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate.
• Strongly prefer an associate's degree or a passing score of the Parapro Assessment or WorkKeys Paraprofessional test.

Responsibilities

• Support learning of students under supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Assist the classroom teacher in maintaining individual student records as asked.
• Keep the classroom neat, clean, and orderly to provide work and study areas conducive to learning.
• Demonstrate classroom techniques including questioning, clear assignments, respectful atmosphere, independent thought, and group work experiences.
• Guide children to work and play harmoniously with others.
• Promote responsible citizenship by modeling appropriate behavior.
• Provide an atmosphere with firm, fair, and consistent practices and respect for individuals.
• Participate in meetings and other required district and building activities.
• Carry out instructional support and training activities with students under teacher direction.
• Assist students with self-help, health, and behavior needs including toileting and personal care.
• Participate in special instructional activities such as loading/unloading buses, PE, playground supervision.
• Understand medical needs and follow nurse protocols; maintain confidentiality.
• Follow policies re: medical concerns, safety, rights, and emergency/disaster plans.

Skills

Classroom support

Communication

Patience

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree or Parapro/test

Job description

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Job Goal: To provide students with a first-class learning experience, contributing to their development as responsible citizens and leaders in their communities.

Qualifications: Must be a high school graduate. Strongly prefer an associate's degree or a passing score of the Parapro Assessment or WorkKeys Paraprofessional test.

Role:

• Support learning of students under supervision of the classroom teacher
• Assist the classroom teacher in maintaining individual student records, when asked, for students identified as needing supplemental help
• Assist the classroom teacher in keeping the classroom neat, clean, and orderly to provide work and study areas conducive to learning
• Demonstrate exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression, and student and classroom teacher experiences in large and small groups
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children
• Promotes responsible citizenship through actions as a role model
• Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair, and consistent practices, respect for individual children, and development of responsible citizenship
• Effectively participate in meetings and other required district and building activities
• Carry out instructional support and training activities with students under the direction of the teacher
• Assist students in meeting self-help, health and behavior needs including toileting and personal care needs
• Participates in special instructional activities to meet program and student goals (e.g. loading/unloading buses, physical education, playground supervision, etc.)
• Understand and be aware of medical needs of students and following medical protocol under the supervision of a nurse as appropriate. Maintain confidentiality
• Follows established policies/procedures re: students medical concerns, safety, student rights, emergency/disaster plans and so forth

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