Recess Paraprofessional at Central Elementary School

POSITION: Paraprofessionals Lunchroom/Recess

SCHEDULE: (3.5 hrs/day)Monday through Friday 10:30-2:00
LOCATION: Kenowa Hills Central Elementary

Per Board Authorization

Do you enjoy working with children building positive relationships and helping create a safe welcoming school environment

Kenowa Hills Public Schools is seeking energetic dependable and student-centered individuals to serve as Lunch Recess and Classroom Support Paraprofessionals. This position plays an important role in helping students feel safe connected and successful throughout the school day.

Successful candidates will enjoy working with children staying active building positive relationships supporting student behavior and contributing to a positive school culture. This position supports students during lunch and recess periods and provides classroom assistance supervision and academic support as assigned.

• CPI and Ukeru training required as a condition of employment (district training provided)
• Experience working with Pre-K12 students preferred
• Ability to supervise and support students in large-group unstructured environments including lunchrooms playgrounds hallways arrival dismissal and school events
• Ability to self-manage remain vigilant and actively supervise large areas while maintaining student safety and behavioral expectations
• Ability to implement PBIS practices school-wide behavior expectations conflict resolution strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Ability to use age-appropriate language tone and behavior when interacting with students
• Ability to establish and maintain consistent routines expectations and supervision procedures
• Ability to support classroom instruction including individual and small-group academic assistance as directed by the classroom teacher
• Ability to transition seamlessly between supervision responsibilities and instructional support throughout the school day
• Ability to function effectively as a member of a collaborative school team
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with students families staff and community members
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Reliable and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment
• Ability to respond appropriately and calmly during student conflicts injuries behavioral incidents emergencies and crisis situations

• Actively supervise students during lunch recess transitions specials field trips assemblies arrival dismissal and other school activities
• Implement PBIS expectations and reinforce positive student behavior
• Utilize CPI and Ukeru strategies as trained when responding to student dysregulation or behavioral concerns
• Support classroom instruction through individual small-group and whole-group assistance as directed
• Maintain active supervision and safety awareness across large indoor and outdoor environments
• Assist students with conflict resolution problem-solving and social skill development
• Monitor playgrounds cafeterias hallways classrooms and other student activity areas
• Support teachers with classroom activities and instructional tasks as assigned
• Communicate concerns regarding student safety behavior or well-being to appropriate staff members
• Participate in training and professional learning opportunities as assigned
• Support a positive inclusive and welcoming school environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned

This is an in-person position requiring regular on-site attendance. The essential functions of this position cannot be performed remotely.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand walk bend kneel crouch squat reach and move frequently throughout the school day
• Walk extended distances throughout school buildings playgrounds parking lots athletic areas and school grounds
• Maintain active supervision of students in multiple environments
• Participate in outdoor supervision during all seasons and varying Michigan weather conditions
• Move quickly and respond immediately to student safety concerns accidents emergencies or behavioral incidents
• Assist students during playground activities field trips assemblies specials arrival dismissal and other school events
• Lift carry push pull and move materials equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
• Remain alert and attentive while supervising large groups of students

The work environment may include moderate to high noise levels frequent movement outdoor supervision varying weather conditions student conflicts and emergency situations requiring sound judgment and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

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

Kenowa Hills Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex (including sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) age disability height weight marital status military status genetic information or any other legally protected status in its educational programs services activities or employment practices.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact Human Resources.