Title 1 Instructional Paraprofessional

In accordance with the Master Agreement, written notice is hereby given for the following anticipated vacancy.  Current employees, as well as external candidates, should apply on-line within seven (7) business days of the posting date.  Go to the Grandville Public School website and click on the “application information” link found on the Human Resources Department page or go to  www.gpsbulldogs.org

Instructional (Title 1) Paraprofessional

Central Elementary

5.25 hrs/day, Student Days

Includes Benefits

School Year Paraprofessional

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide one-on-one tutoring or small groups for eligible students, only at a time when a student would not receive instruction from their teacher.
• Maintain Semi-Annual Certifications or Personnel Activity Reports (PARs) forms as is required by the legislation.
• Assist with classroom management in a Title I classroom.
• Participates in the progress monitoring of eligible students.
• Provide computer lab assistance for identified Title I students.
• Participate in parental involvement activities for identified Title I students.
• Provides support for the small group instruction of Title I students in basic subject matter specified in teacher provided written lesson plans under the direct supervision of that classroom teacher.
• Maintains a relationship with the student that is sensitive, supportive, motivating and professional.
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.
• Maintains a positive collaborative relationship with school personnel.
• Assists the supervising teacher(s) in the preparation and administration of appropriate Title I instructional and evaluation materials.
• Inputs data and/or test results and printing reports for the supervising classroom teacher(s).
• Maintains high level of ethical behavior including confidentiality of information about students.
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Completes other duties and responsibilities only that are allowable under Title I rules and regulations as assigned by supervising classroom teacher(s) and/or building administrator.

Requirements for Paraprofessional Assignments

Two years of college or Associate’s (or higher) degree or

Confirmation of passing the MTTC basic skills test or WorkKeys

Experience with elementary school students

 Strong background in language arts and technology.

John Philo

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Grandville Public Schools

3839 Prairie SW   Grandville, Michigan  49418

Phone:  616.254.6589    Fax:  616.254.6580    Email: jphilo@gpsbulldogs.org

Visit us on the web at:  www.gpsbulldogs.org

Grandville Public Schools is an equal opportunity educational institution.  It is our expressed policy that no person shall be unlawfully excluded from participation, be denied benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, handicap/disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its activities or programs as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.

Any person believing that the Grandville Public School District or any part of the school organization has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of (1) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (2) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (3) Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (4) Title II of the Americans with Disability Act (as amended), and (5) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance, to John Philo, the local Coordinator at the following address:  3839 Prairie SW, Grandville, MI 49418.  Phone (616) 254-6589.