Part Time Paraprofessional - Title I
About The Position
Paraprofessional will work in grades 1-5 supporting the classroom teacher and one-on-one tutoring for Title 1 identified students across all four curricular content areas. Come join Midland Public Schools! The District is uniquely linked to and intertwined with the surrounding community and boasts a strong tradition and expectation of exceptional academics. Midland Public Schools holds a high concentration of STEM-degreed individuals and readily offers business needs for strong-skilled trades. The district is located adjacent to the world headquarters of Dow Chemical as well as large employers, such as MyMichigan Health , Dupont , and Corteva . Midland provides big-city amenities with a small-town feel and is the home to Midland Center for the Arts , Greater Midland Community Center , Great Lakes Loons/Dow Diamond , Dow Gardens and the Whiting Forest home of the 1,400-foot-long canopy walk, soaring up to 40 feet above the ground. Please visit the Midland Public Schools website for more information and enjoy the Midland Awaits video where you’ll learn more about why Midland is the perfect place to work, live and play!
Requirements
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have experience with early literacy instruction and attend trainings during the school year
- CPR/First Aid certified (preferred; willing to be provided training)
- Must be Highly Qualified
- Completed at least two years of college coursework with 60+ credits -or- Hold an Associate's Degree or higher -or- ParaPro Assessment - Qualifying score of 460+
- Proven organization and time management skills
- Dependable Attendance
- Ability to explain curriculum expectations following directive from teacher
- Ability to work professionally with staff, students, parents and other providers
- Ability to provide positive guidance to students in a manner that communicates dignity and respect
- Basic understanding of technology
- Ability to assist with personal care needs
- Able to sit, stand, bend, and walk frequently
- Some lifting may be required
- Experience and/or knowledge of behavioral management techniques
Nice To Haves
- CPR/First Aid certified (preferred; willing to be provided training)
Responsibilities
- supporting the classroom teacher
- one-on-one tutoring for Title 1 identified students across all four curricular content areas
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
