Part-Time Paraprofessional

Hemlock Public School District • Hemlock, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time paraprofessional position within the Hemlock Public School District. The role involves working with elementary-aged students, including those with a variety of disabilities. Key responsibilities include assisting with instruction, behavior intervention, student supervision, and personal care needs. The position requires collaboration with teachers and other staff to ensure student success and a positive school climate. Continuous professional learning is expected.

Requirements

• Meet requirements for a background check and fingerprinting.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Successful experience working with elementary aged students.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of content expectations/standards pertinent to the grade level.
• Experience working as part of a collaborative team.
• Can demonstrate proficiency in working with students with a variety of disabilities.
• No health restrictions, able to work with students with physical and/or behavior components of their disability.

Responsibilities

• Relate to and instruct children in large groups, small groups, and individualized settings.
• Develop and use strategies to improve student achievement in all core content areas.
• Effectively utilize classroom discipline strategies while providing positive reinforcement.
• Contribute to a professional learning team.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure student success and a positive school climate.
• Work with students with a range of special needs.
• Assist students with personal care needs, including feeding, toileting, mobility, health care, and other medically related supports as permitted by law and district procedures.
• Implement instructional activities and accommodations as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Collect, record, and maintain student data to monitor progress toward instructional and behavioral goals.
• Implement and support behavior intervention plans under the direction of certified staff.
• Supervise students during instructional and non-instructional times, including arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and transitions.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student, family, and staff information in accordance with district policy and applicable laws.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning and required training to enhance job knowledge and skills.

Benefits

• Public school retirement
• Paid sick leave (after 180-day probationary period)
• Two personal days (after 180-day probationary period)
• Paid holidays (after 180-day probationary period)
• Group life insurance (for eligible employees working at least 30 hours per week)
• Long-term disability insurance (for eligible employees working at least 30 hours per week)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED