What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional - 6.5 hours; Secondary position at Northwest Education Services?
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintain focus on the developmental needs of our students and utilize best practices grounded in research regarding how these students learn best. • Assist teacher in execution of lesson plans designed to promote best practices. • Support non-academic needs to remove barriers that may interfere with academic success • Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings as needed • Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents • Abide by and maintain compliance with all district, state, and federal requirements ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: • The ability to prioritize student learning needs over obstacles and barriers that can stand in the way of necessary change • The strong desire to achieve outstanding results • The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students • The skill and willingness to leverage student support systems to ensure that the social, emotional, nutritional, and health needs of ALL students are addressed • The capacity to respond to the individual academic and non-academic needs of students • The ability to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches, and administrators for support and ongoing learning Benzie County Central Schools 9300 Homestead Road • Benzonia, MI 49616 • Phone (231) 882-9653 • Fax (231) 882-9121 • Under the direction of the classroom teacher, execute plans and strategies specific to individual student needs • Assist students in achieving success in regular or special education classes • Provide instructional assistance and other duties as needed • Participate in training; District or TBAISD provided • Safely and caringly perform student support duties assigned • Trained in, or willingness to be trained in CPI-intervention • Assist student with disabilities to safely participate in all educational settings PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: - High School Diploma Required - Additional training and/or experience in education preferred Interested applicants should submit an application online and attach materials including a resume and cover letter at https://northwested.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx APPLICATION DEADLINE – May 29, 2026