Paraprofessional - Kindergarten

Allegan Public Schools; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegan Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional for Kindergarten to support students with academic tasks and classroom activities. The role requires coordination with teachers, staff and parents to monitor progress.

The position entails responsibility in computer-lab and library settings, assisting with small groups, and reinforcing instruction under teacher supervision. School-year schedule with standard elementary hours is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; must meet NCLB Highly Qualified criteria.
• Must have 60+ college credits or pass ETS Parapro Assessment (460).

Responsibilities

• Assist students with academic tasks in reading, writing and math.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students and parents.
• Work well in a team and support all learners.
• Provide instructional support in a computer lab and in a library/media center.
• Assist teachers with small-group instruction and follow-up activities.
• Support instruction as directed by the classroom teacher and building principal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Student support

Classroom assistance

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

60+ college credits or Parapro test

Tools

Computer lab assistance

Job description

PARAPROFESSIONAL - KINDERGARTEN

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to assist students with academic tasks (demonstrated competency in writing, math, reading, etc.).
• Communicate effectively with staff, students and parents.
• Ability to work well within a team structure.
• Ability to work with all learners.
• Willingness to initiate communications with teachers, and the building principal regarding student progress.
• Providing instructional assistance in a computer lab.
• Providing support in a library or media center.
• Reinforcing instruction by assisting the teacher in administering drill activities for individuals or small groups.
• Complementing instructional activities, such as assisting the teacher during the lesson by helping students who may need additional support with instruction.
• Supplementing instruction by assisting the teacher with individuals or small groups of pupils on follow-up activities as specified.
• Providing instructional support services under the supervision of a teacher.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or equivalent is required and applicants MUST be "Highly Qualified" as required under NCLB - this requires 60 or more college credits or a passing score of 460 on the ETS Parapro Assessment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to push items of 25 pounds, such as pushing children on a bike, in a wheelchair, or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

6.5 hours/day (7:35 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.), 35 hours/week, Monday-Friday, School Yéar Employment - student days only.

SALARY:

Based on Paraprofessional Bargaining Unit Agreement.

LOCATION:

Allegan Elementary

REPORTS TO:

Principal

For questions about this position, please contact:

Molly Carl, Principal

Allegan Elementary

[e-mail]

Allegan Public Schools complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, political belief, disability, handicap, or any other legally protected characteristic - in all of its programs and in employment. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Superintendent, 550 Fifth St, Allegan, MI 49010 or by phone at [phone].