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Michigan Association of School Boards

Paraprofessional, GSRP Pre-K

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$34,268 / year median in Michigan

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Job Description

Paraprofessional, GSRP Pre-K Michigan Association of School Boards - 5.0 Genesee, MI Job Details Full-time $16 an hour 1 day ago
Qualifications Child Development Associate Certification Full Job Description Deadline:
September 8, 2026
District/Organization:
Flint Community Schools Position/Type:
Other, full time
Salary:
$16.00 per hour
Position Details Job Title:
GSRP Pre-K Paraprofessional Job Summary:
The Paraprofessional provides assistance to teachers, and other school personnel, in the delivery of quality education and support services for students, in an array of classroom settings. Flint Community Schools, an urban public school system with campuses throughout the City of Flint, Michigan, has a long and rich tradition of community education. Flint Community Schools provide a range of academic, extended services and extracurricular activities at the elementary and secondary levels to meet the needs of our students and their families.
Essential Functions :
Works under the supervision of the teacher by assisting with instructional and non-instructional duties as directed. Assists the teacher in preparation of materials. Assists in preparation of the room for activities. Assists the teacher in maintaining a consistent daily routine including a three-part sequence of child planning, choice, and child recall. Engages in small-group and large-group activities as directed by classroom teacher. Assists the teacher with interviews and enrollments of children, when appropriate. Assists with the screening and assessment of children. Accompanies and assists the teacher in supervision of field trips. Assists in serving snacks/lunch. Assists in the supervision of children during all activities. Assists with record keeping and clerical work. Willingness to attend professional development. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The essential functions listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications:
Earned a valid Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA), AND one of the following: Received a score of at least 460 on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment. Completed at least 60 semester hours at an accredited institution of higher education Have been awarded an associate's degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education or Childhood Development. Qualifications continued :
Skills/ Abilities:
Willingness and ability to work cooperatively on a teaching team. Personality and mature judgment to work effectively and harmoniously with both adults and students. Ability to make sound decisions. Competency in clerical work and data entry. Effective telephone techniques.
Other:
TB Test upon entry and every two years thereafter DHS Clearance Residence within a 60-mile radius of the borders of the district is required; residence within the City of Flint is preferred. Newly hired employees must satisfactorily pass: 1) police clearance, including digital fingerprinting. Must comply with Student Safety Initiative Legislation, as amended.
Evaluation:
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Paraprofessionals' Master Contract. The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Other duties within the classification and the physical demands of the job may be assigned.
Special Job Considerations Certification:
Preferred Bargaining Unit Position:
Paraprofessional Salary Schedule, 193 Days, 35 hours per week.
Immediate Supervisor:
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