Title IA Paraprofessional

Watervliet Public Schools • Watervliet, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Title 1a Paraprofessional will perform duties under the supervision of a certified teacher. The role of the Title 1a Paraprofessional is to assist in the remedial education of elementary students in the areas of reading and mathematics. Primary Responsibility to: Building Principal.

Requirements

• Skills to organize and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of principles of child development and instructional processes.
• Knowledge of the reading process and how to teach it.
• Good math skills and the ability to support math instruction.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop creative solutions.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Knowledge of state and federal policies and procedures regarding Title Programs.
• Computer skills including word processing, email, student data management system, internet.
• Patience and flexibility.
• Option 1: Complete at least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or
• Option 2: Obtain an associate degree (or higher) from an accredited institution; or
• Option 3: Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through passage of an approved formal state academic assessment in the following areas: Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
• Current State Board of Education Approved Assessments
• College Board’s SAT – Must score at least a 480 on evidence-based reading and writing and a 530 on math
• ETS Parapro Assessment – A passing score of 460 is required
• Prior Approved Assessments
• Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Basic Skills Test
• MTTC Professional Readiness Examination
• WorkKeys® - Minimum Scores: Reading for Information – 4 Applied Math – 4 Writing – 3
• ACT (taken between 1/1/1989 - 10/1/2017) - Minimum Scores: Reading – 22 Combined English and Writing – 22 Math – 22
• Michigan Merit Examination (MME) (taken between 1/1/2007 and 1/31/2015) - Minimum Scores: Reading – 1108 Writing – 1129 Mathematics - 1116
• No person shall be hired to work in contact with children before being fingerprinted and passing a criminal records review.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with progress monitoring
• Experience with Excel

Responsibilities

• Provide support individually or in small groups by supporting the implementation of lessons or instructional activities designed in collaboration with the classroom teacher to meet the students' academic needs.
• Work with the classroom teachers to develop a schedule for delivery of instructional services.
• Attend parent-teacher conferences and Family Nights as needed.
• Participate in the planning time with the classroom teachers and others working with the student.
• Communicate regularly with the parents or guardians of the student under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assist parents in understanding school assignments and procedures and encourage their involvement in school activities.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
• Attend conferences, in-service and workshops to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
• Perform other General Fund duties such as recess and lunch supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree