Title I, Part A/31A Instructional Aide

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kearsley School District in Michigan is seeking Title I, Part A/31A Instructional Aide at Fiedler Elementary. Four full-time positions and one part-time position are available, with up to 26 hours/week, Monday-Thursday.

Applicants must meet state paraprofessional guidelines, have 60 college credits (or 90 Baker College hours) or an associate degree or pass the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment Test. Include a letter of interest, resume with references, transcripts, and three letters of

Qualifications

• Meet state guidelines for Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals
• Provide a letter of interest (or cover letter), resume w/ references, transcripts (if applicable) and three letters of recommendation
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
• Have the ability to work with students individually and in small groups
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills
• Possess strong work habits

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group assistance to eligible students in core content area skills, strategies and/or concepts
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding all students
• Participate in training as assigned (some outside of school day sessions may be possible)
• Follow teacher/instructional coach direction in delivery of student assistance
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Demonstrate mental/physical ability and stamina for meeting the requirements of this position

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Small group instruction

Motivation skills

Organizational skills

Strong work habits

Education

60 college credit hours

90 Baker College credits

Associate degree

State paraprofessional test (ETS)

Job description

Deadline: November 16, 2026
District/Organization: Kearsley School District
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: 15.83-18.83

Title I, Part A/31A Instructional Aide

4 Full-time positions; 1 Part-time position

Fiedler Elementary School

Continued employment partially dependent upon grant funding and guidelines

up to 26 hours/week, Monday-Thursday

Requirements:

• All applicants MUST at least meet State guidelines for Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals
• 60 hours college credit (90 hours Baker College)OR
• an Associates DegreeOR
• have passed a State-approved test (ETS Paraprofessional Assessment Test)
• Provide a letter of interest (or cover letter), resume (w/ references), transcripts (if applicable) and three letters of recommendation/personal references
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
• Have the ability to work with students individually and in small groups
• Successfully pass a state police background check
• Be able to motivate students
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills
• Possess strong work habits

Responsibilities include:

• Provide individual and small group assistance to eligible students in core content area skills, strategies and/or concepts (reading, writing, math, science and/or social studies)
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding all students
• Participate in training as assigned (some outside of school day sessions may be possible)
• Follow teacher/instructional coach direction in delivery of student assistance
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Demonstrate mental/physical ability and stamina for meeting the requirements of this position