Substitute Paraprofessional

Gpsjackets; Greenville (MI); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Greenville Public Schools seeks a Substitute Paraprofessional to support students and assist the teacher with day-to-day functions. This role requires in-person work and a readiness to engage across classrooms.

You will help students with activities, provide small-group support, supervise during meals and recess, and help maintain a positive learning environment while upholding the district's values.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to form positive relationships with students.
• Positive attitude focused on student growth and development.
• Satisfactory background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with learning activities under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Provide individualized or small-group support to students.
• Maintain a positive learning environment.
• Supervise students during non-instructional times such as lunch and recess.
• Assist in managing classroom behavior.
• Adherence to Greenville Public Schools core values: integrity, collaboration, compassion, and responsibility.

Skills

Strong communication

Positive relationships

Positive attitude

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title

Substitute Paraprofessional

Location

Any

Schedule

Varied

Classification

Substitute

Salary

$14.34 per hour

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits

Position Summary

The substitute paraprofessional will provide support and supervision to students and assist the teacher with day-to-day functions.

Duties and Responsibilities

other duties may be assigned

• Assist students with learning activities under the direction of the classroom teacher
• Provide individualized or small group support to students
• Maintain a positive learning environment
• Supervise students during non-instructional times such as lunch and recess
• Assist in managing classroom behavior
• Adherence to Greenville Public Schools core values: integrity, collaboration, compassion, and responsibility

Qualification Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to form positive relationships with students
• Positive attitude focused on student growth and development
• Satisfactory background check

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk. Employees will use their hands to handle, control, grasp, move, and feel documents and office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to reach above head and shoulder level. Occasionally required to carry, lift, and move up to 50 pounds. In-person work is required.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Communication: The employee must have clear speaking and sufficient hearing to communicate effectively and appropriately in person and on the telephone. Ability to write businesscorrespondence in a professional manner. Ability to present information to small and large groups.
• Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to use good judgment in making decisions.
• Interpersonal: Maintain and encourage a safe environment for all students, staff, and the community. Effective organizational skills. Ability to work without direct supervision. Ability to be flexible in dealing with staff, students, parents, and the community. Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, dependability, honesty, and self-motivation while performing the duties of the position. Exhibits a positive image as a representative of the school district.
• Mathematics: Ability to perform basic math computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Environmental: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is exposed to infections at a greater risk than the average person. The employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and is therefore subject to varying weather conditions.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Greenville Public Schools Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, Protected Classes), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.