LRE Para

Gull Lake Community Schools • Richland, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the administrators, the paraprofessional is responsible for providing support to elementary students.

Requirements

• Possess an associate’s (or higher) degree or completed two years of study at an institution of higher education or a passing score of 460 or higher on the ETS (Education Testing Service) Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven organizational skills
• Demonstrated success as a collaborator and proven team player
• Demonstrated successful communication skills with students, staff, parent and community
• No person shall be hired to work in contact with children prior to being fingerprinted and passing a criminal records review.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with children
• Instructional aide experience and clerical skills
• Experience working with at risk students preferred
• Interest /aptitude in secondary math and science
• Experience using technology as an instructional tool in the classroom

Responsibilities

• Assist elementary students in classroom
• Support educational objectives as given by the teacher
• Maintain student information
• Work independently and cooperatively with administrators and teachers
• Provides individual assistance with work assignments
• Ability to plan and organize; good work habits
• May need to lift and physically redirect students
• Willing to attend conferences and participate in professional development
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree