Paraprofessional

Countryside Academy•Benton Harbor, MI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide instructional reinforcement of lesson plans, under direction of classroom teacher. Serve as a positive, nurturing guide for students. Model the school's professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, parents, staff, and community members. Participate in planning sessions with the learning team, communicating with parents and school officials when necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Associate’s degree (or equivalent)
60+ College Credit Hours
Receive a passing score of 460+ on ETS ParaPro Assessment

Nice To Haves

Certification in teaching
Experience working with students
Effective communication skills with adults and children
Understanding of basic principles of childhood development
Familiarity with educational software and willingness to learn new systems
Certification in first aid and CPR

Responsibilities

Co-teach lesson components, as determined by the teachers, by leading small-group and individual discussion and reviewing classwork
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, parents and staff, and participate in parent-teacher conferences and faculty meetings and events
Uses identified needs to guide the learning process toward student achievement of district's reading and/or math content standards
Uses a variety of manipulatives and hands-on activities to support content standards and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
Collaborate with classroom teachers
Provides evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, administrative guidelines, or specific program requirements
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of the classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
Student supervision responsibilities
Be on time to assigned duty location
Be fully present during duty time
Report any necessary issues or concerns to the classroom teacher or building principal
Suggest any necessary changes or modifications to classroom teacher or building principal
Title I/31A Duties along with general fund duties (i.e. lunch/recess duty, arrival/dismissal duties)
Must complete PARS log