Literacy Paraeducator – Johnson Elementary

Oakland Schools • Highland, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The State & Federal Paraeducator works under the direction of the EIS/Literacy Coach and/or the classroom teacher with identified children as required by the program curriculum. They assist the EIS/Literacy Coach in identifying academically at risk students. The Paraeducator keeps accurate records on activities with students as required by the program guidelines.

Requirements

• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Must meet State and Federal Program requirements for Highly Qualified. (i.e. at minimum, an Associate's Degree, 60 hours of college credit, OR successful score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment
• Previous experience working with students who are academically at risk
• Ability to work with parents and staff members
• Ability to work well under direction of program coordinator, EIS/Literacy Coach, and classroom teacher
• Show evidence of initiative and enthusiasm
• Ability to keep accurate records on activities with students as required by program guidelines
• May be required to take a skills test
• Associate's Degree, 60 hours of college credit, OR successful score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a literacy para is preferred

Responsibilities

• Understand the program guidelines
• Understand and support Huron Valley's State & Federal Program objectives
• Assist the EIS/Literacy Coach in identification of academically at-risk students
• Work under the direction of the EIS/Literacy Coach and/or classroom teacher with identified children as required by the program curriculum
• Participate in regularly scheduled in-service sessions, both at the local and county level
• Attend staff meetings when requested
• On an as needed basis paraeducator employees may be required to attend to a student whose needs include routine medical procedures or assistance with regular hygiene
• Keep accurate records on activities with students as required by the program guidelines
• Perform any other duties as required by the program coordinator, EIS/Literacy Coach or classroom teacher

What This Job Offers

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