Paraprofessional

Employer Information

Global Educational Excellence

2455 S. Industrial Hwy.

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

www.careers.gee-edu.com

P: 734.369.9500 / F: 734.369.9499 / Email: hr@gee-edu.com

About Us: GEE Academies are welcoming environments that are focused on student achievement and building community. Our faculty receive excellent support through our mentor program and weekly professional development sessions.

Position: Paraprofessional 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt / Employment Type: Part-Time / Reports To: Academy Principal   

Minimum Experience: Entry Level

Purpose:

• The primary focus of the paraprofessional is to assist in classroom instruction and management under the direction and supervision of the teacher.

Education & Job Requirements:

·        Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or

·        Obtain an associate's degree (or higher); or Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through the passage of an approved formal state academic assessment in the following areas:

o    Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or

o    Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.

·       The State Board of Education approved the following formal assessments by which a paraprofessional may choose to demonstrate this knowledge:

o    Passing the Basic Skills Examination

o    A passing score of at least 480 on the evidence-based reading and writing section of the SAT and 530 on the mathematics section in lieu of the Basic Skills Test or Professional Readiness Exam

o    ETS Parapro Assessment of a passing score of 460 is required

• Satisfactory criminal background check required

Curriculum

• Assists teacher in preparing lesson plans.
• Instructs, demonstrates and uses audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class, at the direction and under supervision of the teacher.
• Assigns lessons and listens to oral presentations, at the direction and under supervision of the teacher.

·         Provide one-on-one tutoring if such tutoring is scheduled at a time when a student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher.

• Assists teacher in coordinating and supervising class field trips.
• Assists students with test preparation.
• Encourages level of learning.

Record Keeping

• At the direction of the classroom teacher

Discipline & Counseling

• Teaches and enforces Academy rules of conduct and behavior.
• Maintains order in classroom, playground, hallway and lunchroom.
• Assists teacher in maintaining classroom in a neat and clean manner.
• Reports needed repairs and maintenance to the Administrative Office.
• Counsels students when emotional or academic problems arise.
• Communicates with teachers regarding students at risk. 

Other

• Assists teacher in coordinating the work of volunteers in the classroom.
• Assist teacher with translations.

·         Provide support in a library or media center

• Attends staff meetings and other Academy-related events and activities.
• Participates in in-service training as assigned.  Attends conferences and seminars and presents information to staff.

·        Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must be capable of performing the physical demands of the job, including but not limited to lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and standing for long periods of time. The work environment has a raised noise level.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by those assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The administration reserves the right to amend or change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.