What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning Support Center Paraprofessional position at Fowlerville Community Schools?
Position Title: Learning Support Center Paraprofessional
Department: High School
Reports to: Principal
Please note: The district reserves the right to interview qualified candidates as application come in. The job can be offered to a selected, qualified applicant prior to the end of the posting period.
SUMMARY: Responsible for the daily supervision and mentoring of students in academic and behavior areas assigned to the Learning Support Center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
- Provide daily supervision, mentoring, and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) interventions for students assigned to the Learning Support Center, addressing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs as appropriate.
- Support the implementation of individualized academic and behavioral interventions aligned with student needs and building MTSS processes.
- Provide supervision and support for after-school academic and behavioral interventions, including assigned student supports, restorative practices, and other interventions designed to promote student success.
- Facilitate communication and coordination between classroom teachers and students to ensure students have access to and are completing assigned classwork.
- Provide academic assistance, tutoring, and organizational support to students in the Learning Support Center as requested or as identified through the MTSS process.
- Monitor student behavior, engagement, and progress and communicate relevant concerns or information to teachers and administration to support appropriate interventions.
- Maintain a safe, orderly, and supportive Learning Support Center environment and monitor the physical condition of the space.
- Accurately record and report attendance for students assigned to the Learning Support Center and provide follow-up support for students who are absent from assigned interventions or after-school academic and behavioral supports.
- Assist with documentation and progress monitoring related to student interventions and assigned MTSS supports.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, counselors, and other appropriate staff to support student success and ensure continuity of academic and behavioral interventions.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by administration.
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:20-3:20pm
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Associate’s degree or higher, completed two years of college (60 semester credits). Experience working with students in an educational setting.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students or employees of organization.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception. Frequently the employee will lift up to 10 lbs. such as to lift files and paper.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
Fowlerville Community Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law in its programs and activities. Inquiries or complaints related to discrimination should be directed to: Director of Human Resources, Trisha Reed, Fowlerville Community Schools, 7677 Sharpe Road, Suite A, Fowlerville, MI 48836, (517)223-6018.
Salary : $16 - $19