Instructional Paraprofessional

Knapp Forest Elementary; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Knapp Forest Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional to support K-6 students with reading and mathematics under the supervision of certified teachers.

The role emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality, and accurate recordkeeping, with a schedule of 5.9 hours per day (29.5 hours/week) during the school year.

Qualifications

• Requires 60 college credits or an Associate/Bachelor's degree or Workkeys certification.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and recordkeeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-classroom instructional support for K-6 students under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Provide outside-classroom instructional support in reading and writing using district resources.
• Maintain confidentiality of students, schools, teachers and classrooms.
• Assist with administration of district and state assessments.
• Observe, document, and communicate student progress.
• Attend staff data meetings and professional learning as requested.
• Complete required activity logs and documentation.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Organization

Communication

Recordkeeping

Education

60 college credits

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Workkeys certification

Tools

Instructional technology

Online learning software

Job description

Instructional Paraprofessional

Forest Hills Public School District Knapp Forest Elementary - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Instructional Paraprofessional

Knapp Forest Elementary

Reports To: Building Principal

Pay Grade: Grade 3, Step 1, $17.51 per hour

Schedule: 5.9 hours per day / 29.5 hours per week / 5 days per week / School year position

Job Summary

The Instructional Paraprofessional is responsible for working as a team member in providing a quality educational programming for students. The Instructional Paraprofessional will provide instructional support in English language arts or mathematics for K-6 students as directed by the principal, the Supervisor of Student Support Systems, or certified general education teachers.

Requirements

• 60 college credit hours, an Associate's or Bachelor's degree; or Workkeys certification
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent organizational, communication, and recordkeeping skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary school age youth
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to different instructional environments including in-person 1:1 and independent small group
• Experience with reading or mathematics intervention support
• Familiarity with instructional technology and online learning software

Essential Job Functions

• Provide in-classroom instructional support for K-6 students under the direct supervision of the students’ general education certified teacher(s)
• Provide outside-classroom instructional support in reading and writing for K-6 students under the direct supervision of the students’ general education certified teacher(s) using district approved evidence-based resources
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of students, schools, teachers and classrooms
• Assist classroom teachers with the administration of district and state assessments
• Observe, document, and communicate student progress as requested
• Attend staff data meetings, professional learning, or training as requested
• Complete required activity logs and/or other documentation as required
• Consistent and reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned and allowable under state or federal grant as applicable

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work may be performed indoors and/or outdoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

Mental Functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

Evaluation

In accordance with the Administrative Support Staff Agreement

Terms of Employment

The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210.

The Forest Hills Public SchoolDistrictdoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.51 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Kayla Bruley
• 620 Forest Hill Ave SE
• Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]