The Leona Group
Paraprofessional
The Leona Group, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48208
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Provide supplemental instructional support to eligible students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Deliver interventions to students based on the instructional plans developed by the Title I Teacher and/or the General Education Teacher. Interventions may include support in the form of small group and/or individualized instruction, tutoring, guided practice, or other techniques, as guided by the teacher.Report back to the Title I Teacher and/or General Education Teacher on the outcomes of the interventions conducted by keeping daily student outcome reportsAdminister assessments and screeners that will contribute to the teachers' decisions in regards to:
-Determining eligibility for entry into Title I program
-Creating appropriate interventions
-Progress-monitoring
-Exiting students from the Title I programMay attend parent/teacher conferences as needed to support the teacher in communicating with parents about student performance, behavior, or other topics.Maintain student files as requested and required by the needs of federal, state and local guidelines to track student progress. Maintain the confidentiality of student records and student information.Maintain activity logs and time and effort documentation that comply with regulatory requirementsMaintain constant communication with Title I Teachers and General Education Teachers regarding the progress of and concerns about Title I studentsMay serve as an active member of teams such as RTI team, data team, PBS team, school improvement team, etc.Assist the teacher in communicating and upholding behavior and conduct expectations found in the school-wide behavior management plan; assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment in the classroom.Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Complete at least two years of study at an accredited institution ofhigher education (equal to 60 semester hours); orObtain an associate's degree (or higher) from an accredited institution; orMeet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through passageof an approved formal state academic assessment in the followingareas:
Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading,writing, and mathematics; orKnowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing readingreadiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, asappropriate.
The State Board of Education approved the following formal assessments by
which a paraprofessional may choose to demonstrate this knowledge:Basic Skills Examination MTTC - A passing score of at least 480 on the
evidence-based reading and writing section of the SAT and 530 on the
mathematics section in lieu of the Basic Skills Test or Professional
Readiness ExamETS Parapro Assessment - A passing score of 460 is required
While no longer available, the following assessments would also provide
qualification:WorkKeys®-Required Scores:Reading for Information - 4; andApplied Mathematics - 4; andWriting - 3 (Business Writing was NOT approved)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Evidence of successful experience in student and parent relations as evidenced through prior experience in personal or professional settings.
• Demonstrated proficiency in an instructional support capacity, as acquired through prior experience in tutoring, teaching or similar work experience.
• Willingness to learn
• Flexible
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics as appropriate
Full-time
Description
Provide supplemental instructional support to eligible students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Deliver interventions to students based on the instructional plans developed by the Title I Teacher and/or the General Education Teacher. Interventions may include support in the form of small group and/or individualized instruction, tutoring, guided practice, or other techniques, as guided by the teacher.Report back to the Title I Teacher and/or General Education Teacher on the outcomes of the interventions conducted by keeping daily student outcome reportsAdminister assessments and screeners that will contribute to the teachers' decisions in regards to:
-Determining eligibility for entry into Title I program
-Creating appropriate interventions
-Progress-monitoring
-Exiting students from the Title I programMay attend parent/teacher conferences as needed to support the teacher in communicating with parents about student performance, behavior, or other topics.Maintain student files as requested and required by the needs of federal, state and local guidelines to track student progress. Maintain the confidentiality of student records and student information.Maintain activity logs and time and effort documentation that comply with regulatory requirementsMaintain constant communication with Title I Teachers and General Education Teachers regarding the progress of and concerns about Title I studentsMay serve as an active member of teams such as RTI team, data team, PBS team, school improvement team, etc.Assist the teacher in communicating and upholding behavior and conduct expectations found in the school-wide behavior management plan; assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment in the classroom.Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Complete at least two years of study at an accredited institution ofhigher education (equal to 60 semester hours); orObtain an associate's degree (or higher) from an accredited institution; orMeet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through passageof an approved formal state academic assessment in the followingareas:
Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading,writing, and mathematics; orKnowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing readingreadiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, asappropriate.
The State Board of Education approved the following formal assessments by
which a paraprofessional may choose to demonstrate this knowledge:Basic Skills Examination MTTC - A passing score of at least 480 on the
evidence-based reading and writing section of the SAT and 530 on the
mathematics section in lieu of the Basic Skills Test or Professional
Readiness ExamETS Parapro Assessment - A passing score of 460 is required
While no longer available, the following assessments would also provide
qualification:WorkKeys®-Required Scores:Reading for Information - 4; andApplied Mathematics - 4; andWriting - 3 (Business Writing was NOT approved)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Evidence of successful experience in student and parent relations as evidenced through prior experience in personal or professional settings.
• Demonstrated proficiency in an instructional support capacity, as acquired through prior experience in tutoring, teaching or similar work experience.
• Willingness to learn
• Flexible
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics as appropriate