Paraprofessional - General (Lunchroom)

Van Buren Area Online Application Consortium; Mattawan (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Mattawan is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist in classroom operations and student supervision. The role requires maintaining a positive learning environment while assisting with student assignments and participating in daily activities. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience working with school-age children. The position involves physical duties and requires a cooperative, effective relationship with students and staff, with hourly rate terms as per the collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Prior job-related experiences, paid or voluntary, with school-age children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in arranging the learning environment and keeping displays current.
• Assist students in completing classroom assignments and projects.
• Supervise students throughout the school building and playground.
• Maintain a neat and orderly learning environment.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of behavioral plans.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

A Paraprofessional - General assists in the daily building and classroom operation of programming and student supervision.

Location

Mattawan Later Elementary School

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Prior job-related experiences, paid or voluntary, with school-age children

Responsibilities

• Assist in arranging the learning environment, including assembling and putting materials on bulletin boards and/or other classroom learning displays and in keeping such displays current.
• Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework, and projects.
• Assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures and assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance.
• Read to students, listen to students read, and observe students' reading abilities as assigned.
• Assist teachers with the implementation of lesson plans.
• Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Assist students with mobility and access to materials.
• Supervise students throughout the school building and on the playground.
• Assist in maintaining a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment.
• Monitors student activities, student behavior, and changes in student behavior.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of behavioral plans.
• Maintains a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assist in playground and/or lunchroom supervision.
• Participates in daily activities, training sessions.
• Disposes of waste-contaminated materials, food, and toys to maintain the hygiene and health of students and staff.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Participate in in-service education, conferences, or formal classes related to assignments.
• Show initiative when working with children or using materials.
• Maintain cooperative, effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Meet schedules and deadlines.
• Assist in additional duties as assigned by administration.

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, must be able to see and hear the entire classroom, and moving light furniture may be required. May require participation in student restraint as needed in extreme situations.

Safety and Health

Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

Equipment / Materials Handled

Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.

Work Environment

Classroom/School

Terms of Employment

Hourly rate and work year per Mattawan Educational Support Association collective bargaining agreement.