Position: MICI Paraprofessional 1:1
Schedule: Monday Friday 6.67 hours per day
Location: Kenowa Hills Middle School
Rate of Pay: Per Board Authorization

QUALIFICATIONS & DUTIES:

• Must meet NCLB qualifications for paraprofessionals. This requires one of the following: Proof of an Associates Degree or equivalent credit hours or ETS ParaPro Assessment with a passing score of 460 or higher.
• Must have CPI Training (District can provide if necessary)
• Experience working with Pre-K-12 students is preferred.
• Ability to use age-appropriate tones and language with students including those with special needs.
• Establish and maintain a daily routine suitable for the students needs adjusting as needed.
• Ability to function effectively and collaborate regularly as a member of an instructional team.
• Excellent work attendance is required.
• Requires minimal supervision.
• Support classroom instruction to ensure student learning if needed.
• Ability to process paperwork and collect data if needed.
• Ability to supervise students during recess periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with parents students and staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Though it is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements of a LREParaprofessional position the general content of and requirements for the performance of an LRE Paraprofessional are noted below:

• Must be able to bend squat and sit on the floor in working with students.
• May require supporting students with significant behavioral needs
• May include supporting students with severe physical aggression.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Ability to work in an environment where the noise level is generally moderate but can be high at times and temperatures are varied.

Note to New Employees: Pursuant to PA 131 the selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department prior to employment. The candidate is responsible for the fingerprinting background check fee.

It is the policy of the Board that no staff member or candidate for a position in this District on the basis of race color religion national origin creed or ancestry age gender marital status height weight political belief or disability which does not impair an individuals ability to perform adequately in the individuals particular position or activity shall be discriminated against excluded from participation in denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which the Board is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.

Notice of Non-DiscriminationIt is the policy of the Kenowa Hills Public School District that no person shall on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex sexual orientation or expression age disability height weight or marital status be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Superintendent 2325 Four Mile Road NW Grand Rapids Michigan 49544 Phone .

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority