Highly Qualified PBIS Paraprofessional requirements.
Duties:
- Work under the supervision of the building administrator to provide positive support to students.
- Work with at-risk students on a one-to-one basis or with small groups of students.
- Assist students with behavioral expectations and think sheets, including the use of restorative practices.
- Support and grow school-wide PBIS program.
- Assist with attendance and truancy issues.
- Provide morning, lunch or 2nd recess playground supervision, as needed.
- Build and maintain appropriate relationships with students, parents, and school personnel.
- Maintain records as indicated by administration.
- Any other duties as assigned by building administration to support the success of at-risk students
Qualifications:
- Four-year college degree preferred.
- Paraprofessionals must meet one of the following requirements:
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- Completed at least two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education;
- Obtained an associate degree; or
- Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment of knowledge and the ability to assist in instructing:
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- Reading, writing and mathematics, or
- Reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness
- The use of effective and acceptable techniques of human relations in dealing with students, staff members, other school officials, parents, and the public.
- Must be willing to work individually and in small groups with challenging students.
- Must be able to treat school matters as confidential information.
- Typing and other office skills (25 wpm).
- Experience working with elementary children preferred.
- Skilled in the operation and knowledge of office machines and computers.
- Pursuant with State of Michigan Student Safety Legislation all prospective hires must provide fingerprinting and background check results to the District prior to employment.
- Punctuality and In-Person Attendance is essential.
- Recommend wearing appropriate footwear or closed toed shoes
Rate: Per BESPA contract Terms of Employment: 7.5 hours / day; school year To Apply: Interested applicants should apply at: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/4003 Application Deadline: Until Filled It is the policy of Belding Area School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category in its programs, services or activities. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies contact the Superintendent’s Office, 850 Hall Street, Belding, MI 48809. (616) 794-4700.