Kindergarten Paraprofessional: Classroom Support

Will L. Lee Elementary School; Richmond (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Will L. Lee Elementary School in Richmond, MI is seeking a General Education Paraprofessional for Kindergarten to support instructional activities under teacher supervision. The role involves assisting with daily instruction, student management, and non-instructional tasks.

Responsibilities include supporting classroom procedures, loading/unloading students, and assisting with behavior management. Working hours are part of the school day, with duties aligned to PARA contracts.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate, must provide High School Transcripts.
• Must implement strategies for student independence.
• Must be able to follow data collection information to support functional behavioral assessment.
• Must have demonstrable skills and prior experience in following a health care plan, if needed.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Implements/follows teacher’s instruction of classroom procedures, reinforcement, philosophy and consistency.
• Assist classroom teacher with supporting student educational needs.
• Assist with loading and unloading of students on the buses, if needed.
• Regularly lifts 40 lb. individually.
• Assist with behavior management programs and techniques.
• Manage required forms and records.
• Assist students with breaks and implementation of behavior charts.
• Assist students in de-escalating challenging situations using calm, respectful, and consistent approaches.
• Recognize potential behavioral concerns and use proactive strategies to help prevent escalation.
• Supervises students when involved in non-classroom activities, recess, lunch etc.
• Demonstrates an understanding of students’ problems
• Implement prescribed behavioral management programs
• And other duties assigned to support the educational needs and plan for students

Skills

Reading/Writing English

Communication with educators

Team collaboration

Follow classroom procedures

Student behavior support

Education

High School Graduate, transcripts

Strategies for student independence

Data collection for FBA

Health care plan experience (if needed)

Board-approved qualifications

Job description

Will L. Lee Elementary School in Richmond, MI is seeking a General Education Paraprofessional for Kindergarten to support instructional activities under teacher supervision. The role involves assisting with daily instruction, student management, and non-instructional tasks.

Responsibilities include supporting classroom procedures, loading/unloading students, and assisting with behavior management. Working hours are part of the school day, with duties aligned to PARA contracts.