Paraprofessional - High School

Primary Function:

The primary function of the on-site paraprofessional is to foster learning for all students enrolled at that location.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Motivate all students to be successful in their coursework.
• Develop meaningful relationships with students to foster success.
• Must provide great customer service to students, families and guests.
• Ability to initiate and complete tasks with self-direction in a timely manner.
• Excellent speaking and grammar skills, proofreading skills, oral and written communications skills.
• Knowledge/Skills with computer and computer software programs.

Reports to: Center Director

Term:

Up to 235 days per year. This position is full-time and will report to a center daily. Hours of operation are 8:00AM - 3:30PM (including a 30 minute unpaid lunch).

**Extended opportunities for evening hours, summer session hours and extended school year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete weekly progress and metric reports.
• Maintain student record logs to document weekly contact.
• Conduct two way communication with students.
• Communicate with stakeholders consistently while remaining personable and professional.
• Assist with additional clerical and center specific responsibilities throughout the work day.
• Support student academic behavior plans and assist in the implementation of academic interventions.
• Assist with student enrollment.
• Assist with student orientations.
• Collaborate with teammates to provide resources and information to improve student learning.
• Monitor and utilize student data to drive school improvement efforts.
• Plan and participate in center events (State Testing, Count Day, Family Engagement Day, etc.).
• Participate in all professional development sessions and in-service learning opportunities.
• Remain current with professional development opportunities and trends.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

Benefits package to be discussed during the hiring process.

**Opportunities for evening hours are offered on a first come/first serve basis at the beginning of the school year to those employed.

The Berrien Springs Public Schools Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic, (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person