Paraprofessional

Sylvania; Dowagiac (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Paraprofessional Classroom Aide for Elementary Buildings in Dowagiac, MI. This 28-hour-per-week position supports K-5 students under supervision of licensed staff.

The role requires teamwork, readiness to work with diverse student populations, and competence with basic computer tasks and internet use to assist young learners.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of emergent reading, writing, math, social studies and science
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse cultural, racial and socioeconomic student population
• Skills in using computers to word process and the ability to demonstrate and help young students use the internet
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must work well with young children

Skills

Emergent reading

Team player

Diverse student populations

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's degree

60 college credits

Tools

Word processing

Internet use

Job description

Vacancy Listing

POSITION: Paraprofessional Classroom Aides - Elementary Buildings, Multiple vacancies

HOURS: 28 Hrs per week

PREFERENCES:

• Must have had experience working with children K-5
• Must possess the ability to work as a member of a team
• Must meet requirements of NCLB (Highly Qualified)
• Must have passed or have the ability to pass ParaPro test or have an associate's degree or 60 hours of credit at an approved College or University.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Comprehensive knowledge of emergent reading, writing, math, social studies and science
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse cultural, racial and socioeconomic student population
• Skills in using computers to word process and the ability to demonstrate and help young students use the internet
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must work well with young children

SALARY: Per the Non-Certified Staff Scale

DEADLINE: Until filled

CONTACT: Hunter Reed, Director of Curriculum and Grants

243 S. Front St., Dowagiac, MI

PHONE: [phone] FAX: [phone]

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER