POSITION DESCRIPTION
The GSRP Floating Para assists all teachers in the GSRP program. The GSRP Para works with the staff to maintain materials equipment and facilities as required.
Position Type: Classroom Assistant/Paraeducator Location: Apollo Center Hours: MTh 7:45 to 3:15; Some Fridays Salary: Per HVPEA Contract: $14.75 $17.40 Reports to: Director of Early Childhood Education School year: Date Posted: 11/22/2024 Date Closed: Internal: 11//29/24 External: Until Filled | |
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with preschoolaged children and their families
Current certification in infant child and adult CPR and first aid training; or ability to obtain within 30 days
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job and consent to background check and TB test according to child care licensing rules
Ability to relate to young children teachers parents and office staff
Ability to follow directions from classroom teacher
Enthusiastic personality and evidence of initiative
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist teacher with day to day curriculum preparing materials assisting with breaks providing student support
Work with teacher to maintain materials equipment and facilities as required by child care licensing
Share responsibility for the physical social and emotional welfare of all of the students
Attend staff meetings and in services when required
On an asneeded basis para may be required to attend to a student whose needs include routine medical procedures or assistance with regular hygiene
Other duties assigned
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR an associates degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent preferred OR an existing 120 Clock Hour approval letter from the MDE or willingness to obtain within 3 years.
LANGUAGE MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS: Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
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.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.
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 the essential functions.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Apply online at hvs
A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position.
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Jeanna Klebba
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
2390 South Milford Rd. Highland MI 48357
248.684.8217 (TELEPHONE) 248.684.8266 (FAX)
EMAIL:
Jeanette Wenger Chief Human Resource Officer and Title IX Coordinator
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Title II the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex age disability height weight or marital status be excluded from participation in be denied benefits of or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.