Instructional / Transitional Kindergarten Paraeducator

Port Huron Area School District • Port Huron, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Summary: The ESSER Title 1/31a paraprofessional works directly with students, assisting teachers with students needing academic interventions. This position delivers instruction in a small group setting under the supervision of a certified teacher. This position works with the most at-risk students as identified by appropriate data. A note regarding Title I Programming: While all students attending a Title I school wide program school are eligible to participate in all aspects of the school wide program, the federal statute requires schools to particularly address the needs of low-achieving children and those at risk of not meeting the state student academic achievement standards. In order to know how best to address the needs of these students, the school by necessity needs to know which children have special needs. Also, in order to appropriately disaggregate data on the state assessments (M-Step/MME) and to measure adequate yearly progress (AYP), schools must further identify children by gender, ethnicity, and by their status as economically disadvantaged, disabled, and /or limited-English proficient. Grant funded program services supplement and support but do not supplant or replace the general educational program of the school district

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED)
• As partners in the instructional process, paraeducators who work in programs supported by Title I/31a funds must meet one of the following requirements: Associate’s Degree or 60 semester hours at an institution of higher education, or Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through passage of a formal state or local academic assessment approved by the State Board of Education: Michigan Test for Teacher Certification – Professional Readiness Exam (MTTC) or the original Basic Skills Test (MTTC) A passing score of at least 480 on the evidence-based reading and writing section of the SAT and 530 on the mathematics section in lieu of the Basic Skills Test or Professional Readiness Exam ETS Parapro Assessment – A passing score of 460 is required
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Trained or willing to be trained.
• Title I or Skipped Title I Schools require #2, 3, 4, 5 above achieved prior to being hired or applicant will be hired as a substitute until achieved.
• Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 pounds in assisting students, if needed.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED