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Academic Paraprofessional JobID:

33058

Position Type:

Support Staff/ Paraprofessional Date Posted:

8/3/2026

Location:

Main Building Date Available:

08/17/2026

District:

Advanced Technology Academy

POSITION

Academic Paraprofessional Funding Source:

Title-I or 31a

SUPERVISOR

MTSS Coordinator, in conjunction with the Principals

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

An academic paraprofessional funded by Title I or Section 31a provides extra instructional help to struggling students

• beyond the classroom instruction and support of the General Fund Teacher of Record .

Title I is a federal program for low-income schools, while Section 31a is a Michigan state grant for at-risk students. Paraprofessionals in both programs are partners in the instructional process and must always work under the direct, meaningful supervision of a certified classroom teacher. They cannot be given full responsibility for independent teaching, grading, or designing assessments.

ALLOWABLE DUTIES

Conducting one-on-one or small-group tutoring. Assisting with classroom management by organizing teaching materials. Providing instructional assistance in a computer lab, library, or media center. Acting as a translator or coordinating parental involvement events. All paraprofessionals have a designated caseload of targeted students to provide specified support to in the classroom, lab or other designated intervention location. Section 31a paraprofessionals' caseload consists of students who are identified per the 31a guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Title I Requirements:

Under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), any instructional paraprofessional must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) AND meet one of three paths: Complete at least 60 college credit hours (two years of study). Hold an Associate Degree or higher. Pass a formal academic assessment approved by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) , such as the ETS ParaPro (minimum score: 460) or WorkKeys. [ Section 31a

Requirements:

The State of Michigan requires a high school diploma or equivalent. The Academy also requires the same qualifications as those paraprofessionals funded with Tite-I funds. Contract Addendum The "Supplement, Not Supplant"

Rule:

funds cannot be used to pay for a paraprofessional position that the district is already required by law to provide (such as a special education aide mandated by a student's IEP). It must strictly provide extra academic support. Assignments vary by Grade Band and Primary Content Area but all Coaches are required to support teachers in the instruction of College & Career Readiness skills: Quarterly Progress Measures Caseload Progress Monitoring Data

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