Title I, Part A/31A Instructional Aide

Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium; Village of Weston (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium is seeking a paraprofessional to support students in core content areas. The role requires meeting state guidelines for paraprofessionals and may require 60 college credit hours or an associate degree, or passing the state paraprofessional test.

The position involves providing targeted assistance to students individually or in small groups, maintaining confidentiality, and following instructional guidance.

Qualifications

• All applicants MUST meet state guidelines for Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals.
• 60 hours college credit (90 hours Baker College) OR an Associates Degree OR have passed a State-approved test (ETS Paraprofessional Assessment Test)

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group assistance to eligible students in core content area skills, strategies and 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 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

Effective communication

Ability to work with students in small

Motivate students

Organizational skills

Strong work habits

Education

60 hours college credit (90 hours Baker College)

Associates Degree

ETS Paraprofessional Assessment Test

Job description

• 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 list of work and personal references
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
• Have the ability to work with students individually and in small groups
• Successfully pass a 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 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