Curriculum Paraeducator-Cherokee

Chippewa Valley Schools • Clinton Township, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports a positive learning environment by providing additional education support to teachers and students while maintaining confidentiality. This role involves working with student groups on grade-level material, supporting reading acquisition and core curriculum best practices, administering and interpreting assessments, and collaborating with the school team to discuss student goals and progress. The position also requires attending professional development, communicating with staff and students, and assisting with community communication under the direction of the teacher and school administrator.

Requirements

• Two years of study at an institution of higher education, or an Associate’s degree (or higher), or successful completion of the ETS Assessment (prior to date of application) required.
• Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations, required.
• Knowledge of reading, writing and mathematics, required.
• Good oral and written communication skills, required.
• Basic computer skills, required.
• Ability to assist classroom teacher instructions, required.
• Ability to read and interpret the English language, required.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and students, required.
• Ability to be caring, understanding, and friendly towards students, required.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and parents, required.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, required.
• Ability to read and interpret school policies and handbook, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and community, required.
• Ability to grasp position-specific software and proficiency in Microsoft Office, required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to perform essential job duties, including but not limited to understanding and following safety instructions, responding appropriately to emergency situations, completing documentation, and interacting with English-speaking staff, students, community and supervisors, required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience interacting with children individually and in groups in an instructional/educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and work with student groups with grade level material under the direction of a classroom teacher and/or reading interventionist teacher.
• Support Reading Acquisition and Core curriculum best practices.
• Administer assessments and interpret results to identify student needs.
• Record and report assessment data; complete required forms, reports, and other paperwork.
• Work with school team to discuss students’ goals and progress.
• Attend professional development sessions and training programs to remain current in the field.
• Communicate with staff and students to answer questions, disseminate or explain information.
• Assist with communicating with the community under the direction of the teacher and school administrator, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree