The Title 1a Paraprofessional will perform duties under the supervision of a certified teacher. The role of the Title 1a Paraprofessional is to assist in the remedial education of elementary students in the areas of reading and mathematics.
Primary Responsibility to: Building Principal
Responsibilities (Job functions)
- Provide support individually or in small groups by supporting the implementation of lessons or instructional activities designed in collaboration with the classroom teacher to meet the students' academic needs.
- Work with the classroom teachers to develop a schedule for delivery of instructional services.
- Attend parent-teacher conferences and Family Nights as needed.
- Participate in the planning time with the classroom teachers and others working with the student.
- Communicate regularly with the parents or guardians of the student under the direction of the classroom teacher.
- Assist parents in understanding school assignments and procedures and encourage their involvement in school activities.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
- Attend conferences, in-service and workshops to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
- Perform other General Fund duties such as recess and lunch supervision
- Skills to organize and manage multiple tasks.
- Knowledge of principles of child development and instructional processes.
- Knowledge of the reading process and how to teach it.
- Good math skills and the ability to support math instruction.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to develop creative solutions.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Knowledge of state and federal policies and procedures regarding Title Programs.
- Computer skills including word processing, email, student data management system, internet.
- Patience and flexibility.
Option 1: Complete at least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or
Option 2: Obtain an associate degree (or higher) from an accredited institution; or
Option 3: Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through passage of an approved formal state academic assessment in the following areas:
- Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or
- Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
- College Board's SAT - Must score at least a 480 on evidence-based reading and writing and a 530 on math
- ETS Parapro Assessment - A passing score of 460 is required
- Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Basic Skills Test
- MTTC Professional Readiness Examination
- WorkKeys® - Minimum Scores:
- Reading for Information - 4
- Applied Math - 4
- Writing - 3
- ACT (taken between 1/1/1989 - 10/1/2017) - Minimum Scores:
- Reading - 22
- Combined English and Writing - 22
- Math - 22
- Michigan Merit Examination (MME) (taken between 1/1/2007 and 1/31/2015) - Minimum Scores:
- Reading - 1108
- Writing - 1129
- Mathematics - 1116
- Experience with progress monitoring
- Experience with Excel
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.
Application Procedure
- To be considered as a candidate, please apply online at Hire Enterprise - Berrien County Schools Consortium at
- Include a letter of application/resume, three letters of reference, and a copy of your transcripts and or credentials.
- For more information about the District, please visit our website at
- CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK
- In accordance with state law and board policy, no person shall be hired to work in contact with children before being fingerprinted and passing a criminal records review.