Paraprofessional
Fitzgerald Public Schools · Warren, MI · 1 mo ago
Education$17.59–$19.41/hrFull-time
About the role
Location: Schofield Early Childhood Center. Work Year: 2026-2027 School Year. Salary: Per 2654 Contract- $17.59 to $19.41 per hour.
Qualifications
- High School graduate or equivalent required
- Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours) or ETS ParaPro Assessment. A passing score of 460 is required
- Previous work with children
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff
- Ability to organize materials and time efficiently and to keep neat, accurate records
- Ability to work directly with students in an appropriate and professional manner and to give direction as needed
- Display sensitivity to the multi-ethnicity of students
Responsibilities
- Provides support to a student who needs modified instruction or assistance, as described in their Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Becoming directly involved and interacting with students on classroom projects and special activities as modeled by the classroom teacher
- Preparing instructional materials under the direction of the teacher in an accurate and timely manner
- Assisting in preparing and maintaining accurate records of student progress
- Work with the students in class with curriculum tasks and assignments guiding and helping but not teaching
- Under teacher supervision, work with the students to reinforce and master material initially introduced by the teacher
- Under the direction of the teacher, assist in supervising, interacting, and working directly students in the classroom and other settings (i.e. lunchroom, playground, band/music room, restroom, library, field trips, and/or other areas)
- Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of students
- Maintain confidentiality
- Performs other duties and functions as assigned by the classroom teacher