Title 1 Paraprofessional

Summary: The Title 1 paraprofessional assists with student’s needs including providing support to teaching staff, reinforcing learning, assisting with additional needs and overall supporting those students

This position is for 15 hours per week, around 3 hours per day, Monday through Friday. The position will end with the 2027 school year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with individual student assessment at teacher's request

Assist in small or large group student instruction under teacher direction

Tutor students at teacher's request

Work with assigned classroom teachers to set up a weekly schedule to assist students

Communicate weekly with assigned classroom teachers on lesson plans and student progress

Attend scheduled staff meetings during school hours Before and after school staff meetings are optional

Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable

Direct Report: Building Principal

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 and/or Experience:

Required:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

Preferred:

Associate’s degree in related field

Teaching Certification

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret communication including emails, letters, spreadsheet and forms Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from the community, regulatory agencies or staff members

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate basic mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages and decimals; spatial aptitude to inspect length and weight of objects

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Other Skills and Abilities:

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

Position requires sustained periods of sitting and working on computer and office equipment

Position requires standing and walking throughout buildings

Position involves frequent lifting up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds

Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity

Position involves frequent repetitive action on a keyboard

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 essential functions

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to loud depending upon the activity in a particular part of the day

Hudsonville Public Schools does not discriminate 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, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned