SMS EI Classroom Paraprofessional

Great things are happening at Battle Creek Public Schools!

Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS) is located in Calhoun County, Michigan (between Chicago and Detroit), serving the City of Battle Creek as well as parts of Emmett, Pennfield and Bedford townships, and the City of Springfield. With a bold goal of achieving 100% success for every Bearcat, we offer a broad range of educational experiences to meet the individual needs of students at all levels, including experiential learning, individualized instruction, advanced and accelerated curricula, and outdoor education.

In 2017, BCPS received an historic investment from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and we are continuing our transformation plan, advancing bold, top-to-bottom changes to provide a world-class career, college, and community-ready education for every student, in every grade, at every school. Apply now and join the Bearcat family!

Position Responsibilities:

• Instruct and support students with self-control behavior exceptionalities.
• Provide student feedback with peer and adult social interaction
• Reinforce student success following highly structured protocols and data documentation methods
• Participation in a professional learning community and on-going training as a continuous learner
• Assist in building positive relationships between students, schools and community organizations
• Assist teacher and in developing student behavior and academic goals
• Maintain order in the absence of the lead teacher
• Assist staff during parent conferences and concerns
• Participate with ongoing formative and summative academic assessments conducted by teachers to determine students' academic progress and continuing need for social work services.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with teachers, and the principal regarding students' needs, the intervention plans being used, and barriers to progress.
• May assist family members in understanding the student's needs
• Understand and participate in the implementation of Positive Behavior Support initiatives in the building
• Ensure the successful reintegration of students who are returning to school following suspension or other disciplinary action
• Maintain effective written records for each student receiving services, including:
  • Specific data illuminating the academic deficiencies the student exhibits;
  • Work collaboratively in building and district initiatives which supports continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• Complete at least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or
• Obtain an associate degree (or higher) from an accredited institution; or
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through passage of an approved formal state academic assessment in the following areas:
  • Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or
  • Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
    • Current State Board of Education Approved Assessments
      • College Board's SAT – Must score at least a 480 on evidence-based reading and writing and a 530 on math
      • ETS Parapro Assessment – A passing score of 460 is required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic research-based classroom management strategies and academic interventions in the areas of literacy and math.
• Ability to work with students and staff in a professional manner.

Salary: $22.50/hour

Contract: 193 day calendar

School Safety Clearance: The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees required for this check (estimated $73) are the responsibility of the successful applicant.

The Battle Creek Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, handicap, sex, age, religion, national origin, weight, height or marital statue in its employment practices.