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Jamestown Lower Elementary

31A Paraprofessional

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What they do

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

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

31A Paraprofessional

Hudsonville Public Schools

Jamestown Lower Elementary - Hudsonville, Michigan This job is also posted in Hudsonville Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5910458

Application Deadline:

Sep 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Position is 28.75 hours per week, not eligible for health benefits

Summary:

The 31A paraprofessional assists with at-risk students including providing support to teaching staff, reinforcing learning, assist behavioral needs and overall supporting those students

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with individual student assessment at teacher's request

Assist in small or large group student instruction under teacher direction

Tutor students at teacher's request

Work with assigned classroom teachers to set up a weekly schedule to assist students

Communicate weekly with assigned classroom teachers on lesson plans and student progress

Attend scheduled staff meetings during school hours Before and after school staff meetings are optional

Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Not applicable

Direct Report:

Building Principal

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below 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:

Education and/or

Experience:
Required:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

Associates degree preferred

Teacher certified preferred

Preferred:

Additional training and/or education

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret communication including emails, letters, spreadsheet and forms Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from the community, regulatory agencies or staff members

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate basic mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages and decimals; spatial aptitude to inspect length and weight of objects

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Other Skills and Abilities:
Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Position requires sustained periods of sitting and working on computer and office equipment Position requires standing and walking throughout buildings Position involves frequent lifting up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity Position involves frequent repetitive action on a keyboard

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to loud depending upon the activity in a particular part of the day Hudsonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$18.69 to $21.36 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required