Paraprofessional - Title I

Sylvania; Michigan; On-site; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegan Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional - Title I Intervention to provide instructional support in a Title I funded program at Allegan Elementary. The role involves assisting in Tier 2 reading and math interventions, communicating with staff and parents, and supporting classroom teachers.

The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule (7 hours per day, 35 hours per week) during the school year, with compensation based on the Paraprofessional Bargaining Unit Agreement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required, with 60+ college credits or a passing score on the ETS Parapro Assessment.
• Previous experience in childcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support in Tier 2 reading and math intervention.
• Assist teacher with drill activities for individuals or small groups.
• Support teachers in follow-up activities and in-class instruction.
• Proctor state assessments (M-STEP) as assigned.
• Complete daily time and effort logs detailing activities and students assisted.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

60 college credits OR Parapro Assessment

Job description

PARAPROFESSIONAL - TITLE I INTERVENTION

SUMMARY: Provide instructional support in a program supported with Title I, Part A funds, either in a school-wide program or directly under a target-assisted program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to support students with academic tasks in Tier 2 reading and math intervention (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 laboratory.
• 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.
• Attending Title I-related Professional Staff Development Activities -- with approval from the Building Principal.
• Assisting teachers in proctoring state assessments (M-STEP) in a classroom/lab setting.
• Accurately completing time and effort logs documenting daily activities noting specific activities and students being supported. 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. Previous experience in childcare preferred.

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 50 pounds. The employee must be able to push items of 50 lbs., 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: Monday-Friday, 7 Hours/Day (7:35 a.m.-3:05 p.m.), 35 Hours/Week, School Year Employment-Student days only.

SALARY: Based on Paraprofessional Bargaining Unit Agreement.

LOCATION: Allegan Elementary

REPORTS TO: Principal

For questions about this position, please contact:

Tammy Marriott, 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].