Paraprofessional

LEONA MICHIGAN EDUCATION GROUP•Dearborn, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing supplemental instructional support to eligible students. The paraprofessional will deliver interventions based on instructional plans developed by teachers, administer assessments, maintain student files and records, and assist teachers in upholding behavior expectations and maintaining a safe classroom environment. The position requires collaboration with teachers and potentially participation in school teams.

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 standard of quality and demonstrate, through passage of an approved formal state academic assessment in the following areas: Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
Passage of one of the following assessments: Basic Skills Examination MTTC (with specific scores on SAT sections), ETS Parapro Assessment (score of 460), or WorkKeys® (with specific scores in Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Writing).

Nice To Haves

Evidence of successful experience in student and parent relations.
Demonstrated proficiency in an instructional support capacity, as acquired through prior experience in tutoring, teaching or similar work experience.
Willingness to learn
Flexible
Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Deliver interventions to students based on instructional plans developed by the Title I Teacher and/or the General Education Teacher.
Report back to the Title I Teacher and/or General Education Teacher on the outcomes of the interventions conducted by keeping daily student outcome reports.
Administer assessments and screeners to determine eligibility for the Title I program, create appropriate interventions, progress-monitor, and exit students from the Title I program.
May attend parent/teacher conferences as needed to support the teacher in communicating with parents about student performance, behavior, or other topics.
Maintain student files as requested and required by federal, state, and local guidelines to track student progress.
Maintain the confidentiality of student records and student information.
Maintain activity logs and time and effort documentation that comply with regulatory requirements.
Maintain constant communication with Title I Teachers and General Education Teachers regarding the progress of and concerns about Title I students.
May serve as an active member of teams such as RTI team, data team, PBS team, school improvement team, etc.
Assist the teacher in communicating and upholding behavior and conduct expectations found in the school-wide behavior management plan.
Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment in the classroom.
Other duties as assigned.