Urgently Require Student Support Paraprofessional in Michigan

Job title: Student Support Paraprofessional

Company: Fitzgerald Public Schools

Job description:

• 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.

• 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.

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