What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Paraprofessional - Special Education position at PLYMOUTH ELEMENTARY?
Assignment Information
- Must be Highly Qualified (see information below)
- 1:1 Student Support
- Access to Support
- Part-Time
- 29 Hours/Week (Monday - Friday when instruction is in session)
- $15/Hour - starting wage is based on the current Midland Federation of Paraprofessionals Master Bargaining Agreement
Essential Functions
- Organization
- The ability to explain curriculum expectations following directive from teacher
- Ability to work professionally with staff, students, parents and other providers
- Dependable Attendance
- Basic understanding of technology
- Ability to assist with personal care needs
- Some lifting may be required
- CPR/First Aid training preferred
- Experience and/or knowledge of behavioral management techniques
Highly Qualified
Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must provide evidence of being Highly Qualified in accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act. This can be achieved by submitting college transcripts or successfully completing the ParaPro Assessment which measures the skill and knowledge essential for clarrom assistance. Click HERE to learn more about the assessment
Come join Midland Public Schools!
The District is uniquely linked to and intertwined with the surrounding community and boasts a strong tradition and expectation of exceptional academics. Midland Public Schools holds a high concentration of STEM-degreed individuals and readily offers business needs for strong-skilled trades. The district is located adjacent to the world headquarters of Dow Chemical as well as large employers, such as MyMichigan Health, Dupont, and Corteva. Midland provides big-city amenities with a small-town feel and is the home to Midland Center for the Arts, Greater Midland Community Center, Great Lakes Loons/Dow Diamond, Dow Gardens and the Whiting Forest home of the 1,400-foot-long canopy walk, soaring up to 40 feet above the ground.
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Application Procedure
When applying for a position with the Midland Public Schools, interested candidates must complete an application in order to be considered an official applicant. (Internal candidates: Please feel free to complete the shorter internal application if you have access to a networked school computer, otherwise, the detailed application will be necessary.)
To complete the application process, you will need to complete the online application at www.midlandps.org. Your application will be retained in active status for one school year. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you for further information and a possible interview. Please do not send paper documents! When completing your application, you will submit your documents electronically. If you cannot upload your documents, be prepared to provide this information should you be called for an interview. Note: You assure that we have a complete record of your candidacy if you upload all materials yourself.
Thank you for your interest in Midland Public Schools.
Midland Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Associate Superintendent/Human Resources, 600 E. Carpenter Rd., Midland, MI 48640.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.
District administration reserves the right to alter or amend job descriptions at any time. This job is not limited to any or all of the listed qualifications or functions.
Salary : $15
