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Merrill Community School District
Elementary Specialized Classroom Aide
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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
Job Description
Position:
Elementary Specialized Classroom AideLocation:
Merrill Elementary SchoolReports To:
Elementary Principal Salary:
$15.50-$22.75 per hour, depending on experience.Position Summary:
Assist student participation within the daily classroom routine. Provide group and/or individualized guided practice with classroom tasks, when needed, under the direction of the teacher. Facilitate self-directed learning and independence for students within the general education setting. Grade-level setting may vary from Kindergarten through 5th grade depending on the needs of the District. Perform other duties assigned by administration.Qualifications:
Must possess a High School Diploma or GED. Must meet at least one of the following requirements: Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education, equal to 60 semester hours; OR Possess an Associate's Degree or higher; OR Have or acquire a passing score on the Basic Skills test, MTTC.Must satisfactorily pass:
Criminal Background Check Unprofessional Conduct Background Check Personal and business references background check Must be willing to work cooperatively with staff, students, and parents.Discrimination Policy:
It is the policy of the Merrill Board of Education that the Merrill Community School District will not discriminate in its educational programs and activities on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital status, disability or any additional criteria identified by any applicable state or federal statute. Equal Opportunity EmployerBenefits
- Dental Insurance