Middle School EL Paraprofessional

Position: English Learner (EL) Paraprofessional

Location: KHMS

Schedule: 6.5 hours/day; 32.5 hours/week

Rate of pay: hourly

Position Summary:

Kenowa Hills Public Schools is seeking a student-centered and culturally responsive English Learner (EL) Paraprofessional to support multilingual learners in accessing grade-level curriculum, developing English language proficiency, and achieving academic success.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with EL teachers, classroom teachers, intervention staff, and families to provide instructional support, language development opportunities, and positive relationships that foster student growth, belonging, and engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet Michigan paraprofessional qualification requirements through one of the following:

• Associate's Degree or higher; OR
• Minimum of sixty (60) earned college credit hours; OR
• Passing score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment.

Applicants who do not meet one of the above requirements are not eligible for employment in this position.

• CPI and Ukeru training required as a condition of employment (district training provided)
• Experience working with Pre-K–12 students preferred
• Experience supporting multilingual learners preferred
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities preferred, but not required
• Ability to support students in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and vocabulary development
• Ability to support classroom instruction through individual and small-group interventions
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with teachers and support staff
• Ability to collect data and maintain documentation as assigned
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Reliable and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support English Learners in accessing grade-level curriculum and classroom instruction
• Provide individual and small-group instructional support in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and vocabulary development
• Assist students with language acquisition and academic success across content areas
• Support implementation of instructional strategies designed for multilingual learners
• Collaborate with EL teachers and classroom teachers to provide targeted support
• Monitor student progress and assist with data collection and documentation
• Support communication between school and families as appropriate
• Assist students during classroom activities, specials, field trips, assemblies, and school events
• Maintain active supervision of students and support positive behavioral expectations
• Utilize CPI and Ukeru strategies as trained when responding to student behavioral concerns
• Perform additional duties as assigned

WORK LOCATION REQUIREMENT

This is an in-person position requiring regular on-site attendance. The essential functions of this position cannot be performed remotely.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and move frequently throughout the school day
• Lift, carry, push, pull, and move instructional materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Support students in classrooms, intervention settings, specials, field trips, assemblies, and other educational environments
• Maintain active supervision and awareness of student safety
• Participate in outdoor activities and supervision as assigned
• Move quickly and respond appropriately to student needs, safety concerns, and emergencies
• Utilize instructional technology and student data systems

The work environment may include moderate to high noise levels, frequent movement, changing schedules, and the need to support students with diverse academic, linguistic, and social-emotional needs.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS

Pursuant to PA 131, the selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department prior to employment through Livescan fingerprinting. The candidate is responsible for the fingerprinting background check fee.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Kenowa Hills Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), age, disability, height, weight, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in its educational programs, services, activities, or employment practices.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact Human Resources.