Title 1 Instructional Paraprofessional

Grandville Public School District; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Grandville Public Schools is seeking an Instructional (Title 1) Paraprofessional at Central Elementary. The role supports Title I students with tutoring, small-group instruction, and data collection under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

The position requires two years of college or an associate degree, plus experience with elementary students and a strong background in language arts and technology. The work day is 5.25 hours with benefits included.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or Associate's degree required.
• Passing MTTC basic skills test or WorkKeys.
• Experience with elementary school students.
• Strong background in language arts and technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one tutoring or small groups for eligible students when not leading instruction.
• Maintain Semi-Annual Certifications or PARs as required by legislation.
• Assist with classroom management in a Title I classroom.
• Participate in progress monitoring of eligible students.
• Provide computer lab assistance for Title I students.

Skills

Tutoring

Classroom management

Progress monitoring

Paraprofessional duties

Education

Two years of college

Associate's degree

Job description

Instructional (Title 1) Paraprofessional

Central Elementary

5.25 hrs/day, Student Days

Includes Benefits

School Year Paraprofessional

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide one-on-one tutoring or small groups for eligible students, only at a time when a student would not receive instruction from their teacher.
• Maintain Semi-Annual Certifications or Personnel Activity Reports (PARs) forms as is required by the legislation.
• Assist with classroom management in a Title I classroom.
• Participates in the progress monitoring of eligible students.
• Provide computer lab assistance for identified Title I students.
• Participate in parental involvement activities for identified Title I students.
• Provides support for the small group instruction of Title I students in basic subject matter specified in teacher provided written lesson plans under the direct supervision of that classroom teacher.
• Maintains a relationship with the student that is sensitive, supportive, motivating and professional.
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.
• Maintains a positive collaborative relationship with school personnel.
• Assists the supervising teacher(s) in the preparation and administration of appropriate Title I instructional and evaluation materials.
• Inputs data and/or test results and printing reports for the supervising classroom teacher(s).
• Maintains high level of ethical behavior including confidentiality of information about students.
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Completes other duties and responsibilities only that are allowable under Title I rules and regulations as assigned by supervising classroom teacher(s) and/or building administrator.

Requirements for Paraprofessional Assignments

• Two years of college or Associate's (or higher) degree or
• Confirmation of passing the MTTC basic skills test or WorkKeys
• Experience with elementary school students
• Strong background in language arts and technology.

John Philo

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Grandville Public Schools

3839 Prairie SW Grandville, Michigan 49418

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

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Grandville Public Schools is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is our expressed policy that no person shall be unlawfully excluded from participation, be denied benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, handicap/disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its activities or programs as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.

Any person believing that the Grandville Public School District or any part of the school organization has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of (1) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (2) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (3) Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (4) Title II of the Americans with Disability Act (as amended), and (5) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance, to John Philo, the local Coordinator at the following address: 3839 Prairie SW, Grandville, MI 49418. Phone [phone].