SPED Paraprofessional

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy • Muskegon Heights, MI

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About The Position

This federally funded position is contingent upon the continuation of grant funding. The SPED Paraprofessional provides aid to instructional staff in meeting the objectives of the instructional program. The role provides one-on-one or small-group tutoring, instructional support under teacher supervision, and assistance with Title 1 activities and related paperwork. The paraprofessional also supports classroom preparation, learning-center supervision, and pupil learning activities.

The position requires frequent standing and walking throughout the building and school grounds, occasional stooping, crouching, kneeling, bending, and lifting or carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds. It also requires use of sight, hearing, smell, and touch, as well as typing and hand-eye coordination for typing and data entry. A satisfactory criminal background check is required.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the following qualifications: at least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education, with a minimum of 60 credit hours; an associate degree or higher; meet a rigorous quality standard and demonstrate relevant knowledge and ability through a formal state or local academic assessment; passing scores on the MTTC Basic Skills or Professional Readiness test; a passing score of 460 on the ETS Parapro assessment; or a passing WorkKeys test.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small-group tutoring.
• Provide instructional support services under the supervision of a teacher.
• Monitor testing sessions.
• Assist with the Title 1 program and complete necessary Title 1 paperwork.
• Prepare the classroom for subsequent instruction.
• Supervise pupils in learning-center activities, including computer lab, library, or media activities.
• Read to children, listen to children read, and explain assignments to children.
• Respond to all levels of supervision.
• Assemble materials, equipment, and supplies for teacher and student use, and store items after use.
• Assist with bulletin boards and decorations for special events for instructional purposes.
• Provide special pupil assistance, such as flash-card drills and learning games.
• Attend in-service or staff development sessions as requested by the school principal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed