Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
5/14/2023
Location:
Lake Station Community Schools
Date Available:
Ongoing
Closing Date:
Ongoing
Paraprofessional - Elementary and Secondary Available
Lake Station Community Schools Bailey Elementary School
Hamilton Elementary School
Edison Junior Senior High School
Lake Station Community Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional to provide instructional and classroom support for its educational and academic programs in its schools.
Paraprofessionals with Lake Station Community Schools must be Highly Qualified upon employment; by meeting at least one (1) of the three (3) following requirements: - Completed at least 2 years (48 credit hours or more) of study in higher education.
- Obtained an associate’s degree (or higher).
- Meet a rigorous standard of quality by passing the ETS – Praxis ParaPro Assessment exam demonstrating knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, reading readiness, writing and mathematics or successfully complete district course for Highly Qualified status.
A Paraprofessional: - Provides instructional support to classroom teacher and/or Title facilitator;
- Provide reinforcement of skills as prescribed by teacher;
- Help students as they complete lessons delivered by teacher;
- Collaborates with teacher(s) as assigned for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues, and providing services in compliance with established guidelines;
- Reports to classroom teacher, Title I facilitator, Title I Coordinator, and/or building principal;
- Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions;
- Assists in monitoring supplementary work, providing small group instruction for students; and,
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Job Requirements: - Work days – school days as assigned
Wage: Depends on experience and education.
Lake Station Community Schools is committed to equal opportunity; and is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, handicapping conditions, or national origin, including limited English proficiency, in any employment opportunity.