Part Time Paraprofessional

• Title I Midland Public Schools

CENTRAL PARK

• Midland, Michigan This job is also posted in Midland Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5869900

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Job Summary Paraprofessional will work in grades 1-5 supporting the classroom teacher and one-on-one tutoring for Title 1 identified students across all four curricular content areas. Assignment Information Part-Time Up to 29 Hours/Week Monday

• Friday (when instruction is in session) $16/Hour
• Starting wage is based on the current Midland Federation of Paraprofessionals Master Bargaining Agreement Qualifications and Education Must have high school diploma or equivalent Must have experience with early literacy instruction and attend trainings during the school year CPR/First Aid certified (preferred; willing to be provided training) Must be Highly Qualified Completed at least two years of college coursework with 60+ credits•or•Hold an Associate's Degree or higher•or•ParaPro Assessment•Qualifying score of 460+ The ETS ParaPro Assessment is a general aptitude test used to assess the skills and knowledge of prospective and practicing paraprofessionals in areas like reading, writing, and math, according to ETS.

It's designed to determine if individuals possess the necessary abilities to effectively assist teachers in classroom assistance. Essential Skills and Abilities The job is not limited to any or all of the following skills and abilities: Proven organization and time management skills Dependable Attendance Ability to explain curriculum expectations following directive from teacher Ability to work professionally with staff, students, parents and other providers Ability to provide positive guidance to students in a manner that communicates dignity and respect Basic understanding of technology Ability to assist with personal care needs Able to sit, stand, bend, and walk frequently Some lifting may be required Experience and/or knowledge of behavioral management techniques Come join Midland Public Schools! The District is uniquely linked to and intertwined with the surrounding community and boasts a strong tradition and expectation of exceptional academics. Midland Public Schools holds a high concentration of STEM-degreed individuals and readily offers business needs for strong-skilled trades. The district is located adjacent to the world headquarters of Dow Chemical as well as large employers, such as MyMichigan Health, Dupont, and Corteva. Midland provides big-city amenities with a small-town feel and is the home to Midland Center for the Arts, Greater Midland Community Center, Great Lakes Loons/Dow Diamond, Dow Gardens and the Whiting Forest home of the 1,400-foot-long canopy walk, soaring up to 40 feet above the ground. Please visit the Midland Public Schools website for more information and enjoy the Midland Awaits video where you'll learn more about why Midland is the perfect place to work, live and play! Application Procedure When applying for a position with the Midland Public Schools, interested candidates must complete an application in order to be considered an official applicant. (Internal candidates: Please feel free to complete the shorter internal application if you have access to a networked school computer, otherwise, the detailed application will be necessary.) To complete the application process, you will need to complete the online application at www.midlandps.org. Your application will be retained in active status for one school year. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you for further information and a possible interview. Please do not send paper documents! When completing your application, you will submit your documents electronically. If you cannot upload your documents, be prepared to provide this information should you be called for an interview.

Note:

You assure that we have a complete record of your candidacy if you upload all materials yourself. Thank you for your interest in Midland Public Schools! Midland Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, identity, marital status, familial status, genetic information, age, weight, height, national origin, disability, or other legally-protected characteristic, in its programs, activities, or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Associate Superintendent/Human Resources, 600 E. Carpenter Rd., Midland, MI 48640. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district. District administration reserves the right to alter or amend job descriptions at any time. This job is not limited to any or all of the listed qualifications or functions.

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$16 Per Hour