Instructional / Student Support Lab Paraeducator

Port Huron Area School District • Port Huron, MI

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional / Student Support Lab Paraeducator works with classroom teachers and/or an Intervention Specialist to deliver academic interventions to targeted, flexible small groups. The role supports student learning through progress monitoring, communication about student progress, student-data recordkeeping, and completion of required reporting. The paraeducator also participates in assigned staff meetings, in-service programs, and on-the-job training, and is expected to maintain confidentiality and professional relationships with school staff, the principal, the community, and employee groups.

The position is at Central Middle School and is scheduled for 6.67 hours per day across a 191-day calendar. It is effective immediately. Salary is as provided in the negotiated agreement.

Requirements

• For paraeducators working in programs supported by Title I/31a funds, meet at least one of these qualifications: high school graduation or equivalent (GED); an associate’s degree or 60 semester hours at an institution of higher education; or passage of a rigorous, state-approved academic assessment.
• Qualifying assessments listed include the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification Professional Readiness Exam (MTTC) or original Basic Skills Test; SAT scores of at least 480 in evidence-based reading and writing and 530 in mathematics in lieu of the Basic Skills Test or Professional Readiness Exam; or the ETS ParaPro Assessment with a passing score of 460.
• For Title I or Skipped Title I schools, one of the listed qualifications must be achieved before hiring; otherwise, the applicant will be hired as a substitute until it is achieved.
• Be trained in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) or willing to be trained.
• Be able to bend, twist, stoop, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds to assist students, if needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver academic interventions to targeted flexible small groups as planned by the classroom teacher and/or Intervention Specialist.
• Use progress monitoring tools as directed by the Intervention Specialist and/or classroom teacher.
• Communicate student progress to the classroom teacher and Intervention Specialist.
• Attend assigned staff meetings, in-service programs, and on-the-job training.
• Respect the confidentiality of information.
• Maintain appropriate records on student data.
• Complete all required reporting documentation.
• Establish good interpersonal relationships with school staff and the principal.
• Conduct oneself professionally and project a good public image of the School District when dealing with the community and employee groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED