Paraprofessional, GSRP Pre-K

Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

A public school district in Michigan is seeking a Paraprofessional who provides support to teachers in delivering quality education across various classroom settings. Responsibilities include assisting in self-contained and one-on-one environments. Applicants must hold a Child Development Associate Certificate or an Associate's Degree in relevant fields. The role offers a salary of $16.00 per hour and benefits including health insurance, and requires an online application with supporting documents.

Qualifications

• A valid Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) is required.
• Score of at least 460 on the ETS Parapro Assessment or 60 semester hours at an accredited higher education institution.
• Awards an Associate’s Degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and staff in delivering quality education to students.
• Engage in various classroom settings including one-on-one and multiple classrooms.

Skills

Willingness to work cooperatively

Mature judgment

Decision making

Clerical competency

Effective telephone techniques

Education

Child Development Associate Certificate

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Summary

The Paraprofessional provides assistance to teachers and other school personnel in the delivery of quality education and support services for students in an array of classroom settings. The Paraprofessional may be assigned to a self-contained classroom, multiple classrooms, or in a one‑on‑one setting.

Flint Community Schools, an urban public school system with campuses throughout the City of Flint, Michigan, has a long and rich tradition of community education. The district provides a range of academic, extended services and extracurricular activities at the elementary and secondary levels to meet the needs of students and their families.

Salary & Benefits

Paraprofessional Salary Schedule (TA): $16.00 per hour

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees shall be subject to the co‑payment of health care costs equal to the difference between the premium cost and the annual cost limitation imposed on public employers.

Education

Only applications containing the required transcripts will be reviewed.

• Earned a valid Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) and
  • Received a score of at least 460 on the ETS Parapro Assessment, or
  • Completed at least 60 semester hours at an accredited institution of higher education
• Have been awarded an Associate’s Degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education or Childhood Development

Skills & Abilities

• Willingness and ability to work cooperatively on a teaching team.
• Personality and mature judgment to work effectively and harmoniously with both adults and students.
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Competency in clerical work and data entry.
• Effective telephone techniques.

Application Process

An online application is required for all positions. In addition, all applicants must submit the following:

• A signed cover letter
• Current resume
• Copy of transcripts required
• Three signed professional letters of recommendation (cannot be older than 18 months)

These documents must be scanned and uploaded through the online application process.