Paraprofessional - 10 Month

Kalamazoo RESA; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $1,000

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) seeks a Paraprofessional at Portage Lake Center Elementary in Portage, MI. This 10-month calendar position offers an hourly rate between $17.93 and $21.98 and includes a signing bonus up to $1,000.

Core duties include supporting classroom instruction, data collection, behavior support, and PBIS implementation. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; placement on the paraprofessional pay scale is based on service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to interact with students and staff professionally.
• Commitment to KRESA core values and PBIS practices.

Responsibilities

• Align services with KRESA Core Values and Culture & Belonging to engage all students.
• Assist with classroom instruction and support teacher plans.
• Monitor student progress and collect data on interventions and behaviors.
• Lead and manage student classroom activities outside of direct instruction.
• Provide feedback and monitor classroom during student activities.
• Maintain classroom order, conduct, and daily schedules.
• Assist with problem solving and support student adjustment and academic needs.
• Keep attendance and records as required; participate in team meetings.
• Perform routine classroom maintenance and safety practices.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position qualifiesfor a signing bonus up to $1,000

The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) is a critical part of Michigan’s education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo region and provides specialized services to schools and communities and optimizes resources by centralizing innovative programs and services. We partner with school districts and the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education, career learning, and educator development, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need.

We are currently seeking a Paraprofessional at Portage Lake Center Elementary in Portage, MI. The essential responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Align services with KRESA Core Values (Collaboration, Innovation, Compassion, Respect, and Integrity) and Culture & Belonging principles to engage and serve all students
• Knowledge of subject matter, students’ needs, and building/program policies
• Assistswith managing difficult behaviors through de-escalation strategies or team restraint when students are in crisis and in danger of hurting themselves, others, or property
• Collect data and progress monitor student’s academicinterventionsand behavior objectives
• Leads and manages student classroom activities outside of classroom instruction
• Assistsin instruction of students as designed by the teacher
• Provides feedback andmonitorsthe classroom when students are working
• Performs classroom maintenance(cleaning, sanitizing, preparing, fixing)asrequired
• Assistswith organization of daily classroom schedule and events calendar
• Implements rules of student conductthrough PBIS and specific program expectations
• Maintains order in classroomand effectively disciplines students through classroom procedures and protocols
• Assistsstudents with problem solving when adjustment and academicneedsarise
• Keeps attendance,student records, anecdotal observations, evaluationsas required by schooland teacher
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Other skills and abilities include:

• Embraces and supports KRESA philosophies related to our core values (Collaboration, Innovation, Compassion, Respect, and Integrity), Culture & Belonging, and Continuous Improvement
• Embraces and supports KRESA’s vision of a transformative,equitableand innovative education for all in the Greater Kalamazoo region
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals from a wide range of identities and lived experiences
• Ability to discuss differences with colleagues and clients in a manner that supports building positive working relationships
• Develop andmaintainrelational capacity with staff and students
• Ability to communicate and work among a teamof colleagues
• Embraces a teamwork attitude
• Ability to be flexible and be open minded
• Be an empathic listener
• Contribute in a positive way to the environment
• Organized and able to plan ahead
• Show adaptabilityto frequent changes in the work environment
• Practices safe work habits
• Uses equipment and material properly
• Displays reliable attendance and promptness
• Abilityresolveproblems
• Utilizes effective instructional practices tomotivate and engage students in learning
• Maintains confidentiality

This is an 10-month calendar position in job grade 12 with an hourly rate of pay between $17.93 and $21.98.

Placement on the paraprofessional pay scale is determined by verified years of service and demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities, and education as outlined in the Paraprofessional Career Pathway.

KRESA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering that includes health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan’s Office of Retirement Services, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and wellness incentives – all within a supportive and caring culture centered around our values of collaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.

A Great Place to Live and Work

Kalamazoo was recently recognized as a great place to live in the 2024 50 Best Places to Live roundup by Money.com. Kalamazoo was noted for its abundant family-friendly activities and appreciation for artisan-crafted goods, as well as the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship for each Kalamazoo Public School resident graduate that provides up to 100% tuition for post-secondary education.

Notice of Non-discrimination: It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.