Position Type: Student Support Services/ParaprofessionalDate Posted: 10/22/2024Location: Weiss Elementary SchoolDate Available: 10/22/2024Closing Date: 11/02/2024District: Saginaw Township Community SchoolsParaprofessional (Upper Elementary) (Multiple Openings) Weiss Elementary Saginaw Township Community Schools Interested individuals should apply by Monday, November 2, 2024. The posting will remain open until positions are filled. Overview: This position is 6 hours daily, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch during regular school days. Daily work schedule is based on building assignments. Total number of workdays may vary based on building assignment with ranges between 184-186 per school year (August - May). Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist small groups and individual students in reinforcing skills in core curriculum areas initially introduced by the teacher.
- Guide students in independent study designed by the teacher.
- Organize instruction and learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes
- Employ strategies congruent with planned student outcomes
- Monitor student learning and pace/adjust instruction accordingly
- Maintain appropriate records of student performance
- May administer diagnostic tests
- Assist teacher in preparing lessons and materials to support identified students in identified areas, and delivery of the same
- Meet and plan with classroom teachers and other staff
- Assist teacher with student record keeping.
- Daily in-person attendance required.
- Participate in professional development programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Meet No Child Left Behind criteria for support personnel, which includes graduation from an accredited high school or the equivalent, and 60 or more semester hours of college credit. In lieu of 60 semester hours one can have an associate's degree or higher; or pass the MTCC (Michigan Test for Teacher Certification, either the current Professional Readiness Exam or the original Basic Skills Test); or have the ETS Parapro Assessment with a passing score of 460 or more. [In some cases, certain passing scores in the older version of WorkKeys or certain scores on certain sections of the SAT may be used. Please indicate on your application if you think you qualify this way.] Teacher certification highly desirable. Demonstrates a command of oral and written English language.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with employees, students and the general public.
- Ability to prioritize and manage instructional tasks efficiently.
- Capable of handling confidential information.
- Has a good work ethic and attendance record
- Demonstrates basic computer knowledge.
- Demonstrates problem solving and good communication skills: speaking, listening, and writing.
- Work collaboratively with classroom teacher.
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Ability to use sound judgment, tact and courtesy in a variety of situations
- This position requires mobility while interacting with students to include but not limited to standing, sitting, bending and kneeling.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Salary and Benefits: Pay as provided in the Secretarial Collective Bargaining Agreement STEOP. Current hourly rates range from $12.9458 to $17.8612. An additional $0.80/hour for completion of 60 or more semester credit hours (college). Official transcripts required. Standard benefits with insurances available This position is part of the State of Michigan School Employee Retirement SystemPursuant to Public Act 68 of 1993 and Public Act 83 of 1995, selected new employees shall submit to fingerprints and a criminal background check at the employee's expense.It is the policy of the Board of Education that the District will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, handicap or disability. The District shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination including, but not limited to, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d. et seq.; and 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e, et seq.; The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1210, et seq.; The Handicappers' Civil Rights Act, MCL §§ 37.1101, et seq.; and The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, MCL §§ 37.2101, et seq.; Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), 29U.S.C. §§ 621, et seq. Inquiries or complaints by applicants or employees related to discrimination should be directed to: Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations.Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations Saginaw Township Community Schools 3465 N. Center Road, P.O. Box 6278 Saginaw, MI 48608 TELEPHONE: 989-###-####
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