Paraprofessional for Recess

POSITION: Recess Paraprofessional

SCHEDULE: 10:45 am - 1:45 pm (3 hrs/day)Monday through Friday
LOCATION: Zinser Elementary

QUALIFICATIONS and DUTIES:
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.
An excellent work attendance is required.
Require minimal supervision.
Ability to process paperwork if needed.
Ability to supervise students during recess periods.
Ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with parents students and staff.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise students during lunch and recess to ensure safety inclusion and positive behavior.

• Monitor large groups of students both indoors (lunchroom) and outdoors (playground).

• Intervene in minor conflicts using district-approved behavior strategies (e.g. CKH PBIS).

• Provide verbal reminders and redirection aligned to school expectations.

• Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies injuries or unsafe behaviors.

• Communicate concerns to teachers administrators or health staff as needed.

• Assist with cleaning and resetting the lunchroom between shifts.

• Ensure students enter and exit the building safely and in an orderly fashion.

• Promote a welcoming respectful environment for all students.

• Follow and model district safety behavior and supervision policies.

Physical Requirements:

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

• Must be able to bend squat and sit on the floor in working with students. Must be able to stand for long periods. The ability to lift students if needed in special needs assignments.
• Ability to work in an environment where the noise level is generally moderate but can be high at times and temperatures are varied.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 23 hours per shift).

• Ability to move quickly across playground or lunchroom in response to incidents.

• Frequent bending squatting twisting kneeling and reaching.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (e.g. trash bags lunch totes minor student assists).

• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions (heat cold wind snow etc.).

• Visual and auditory acuity to monitor large groups in noisy and dynamic environments.

• Must be able to tolerate repetitive movement (walking motioning scanning).

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 background check fee.

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