Paraprofessional

LEONA MICHIGAN EDUCATION GROUP•Detroit, MI

11d

About The Position

The Paraprofessional provides supplemental instructional support to eligible students. Working under the guidance of the Title I Teacher and/or General Education Teacher, the role delivers interventions such as small-group or individualized instruction, tutoring, and guided practice. The position also supports student assessment and progress monitoring, maintains required documentation and confidential student records, communicates student progress and concerns to teachers, and helps uphold classroom behavior expectations and maintain a safe environment.

Requirements

Complete at least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education, equal to 60 semester hours; or obtain an associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution; or meet a rigorous quality standard and pass an approved formal state academic assessment.
Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist with instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics, or in reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness as appropriate.
For the ETS Parapro Assessment, achieve a passing score of 460.
For the SAT option in lieu of the Basic Skills Test or Professional Readiness Exam, achieve at least 480 on the evidence-based reading and writing section and 530 on the mathematics section.

Nice To Haves

Successful experience in student and parent relations through prior personal or professional experience.
Proficiency in an instructional support capacity gained through tutoring, teaching, or similar work experience.
Willingness to learn.
Flexibility.
Knowledge of and ability to assist with instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Deliver student interventions based on instructional plans developed by the Title I Teacher and/or General Education Teacher, including small-group or individualized instruction, tutoring, and guided practice.
Report intervention outcomes to the Title I Teacher and/or General Education Teacher by maintaining daily student outcome reports.
Administer assessments and screeners to support decisions about Title I eligibility, interventions, progress monitoring, and exiting students from the program.
Attend parent/teacher conferences as needed to support teachers in communicating about student performance, behavior, or other topics.
Maintain student files as required by federal, state, and local guidelines, track student progress, and protect the confidentiality of student records and information.
Maintain activity logs and time-and-effort documentation that comply with regulatory requirements.
Communicate regularly with Title I Teachers and General Education Teachers regarding Title I student progress and concerns.
Serve as an active member of teams such as RTI, data, PBS, or school improvement teams, as applicable.
Assist teachers in communicating and upholding behavior and conduct expectations in the school-wide behavior management plan and help maintain a safe and secure classroom environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.