Job Summary:

The Paraprofessional provides assistance to teachers, and other school personnel, in the delivery of quality education and support services for students, in an array of classroom settings.

Flint Community Schools, an urban public school system with campuses throughout the City of Flint, Michigan, has a long and rich tradition of community education. Flint Community Schools provide a range of academic, extended services and extracurricular activities at the elementary and secondary levels to meet the needs of our students and their families.

Essential Functions:

1. Works under the supervision of the teacher by assisting with instructional and non-instructional duties as directed.
2. Assists the teacher in preparation of materials.
3. Assists in preparation of the room for activities.
4. Assists the teacher in maintaining a consistent daily routine including a three-part sequence of child planning, choice, and child recall.
5. Engages in small-group and large-group activities as directed by classroom teacher.
6. Assists the teacher with interviews and enrollments of children, when appropriate.
7. Assists with the screening and assessment of children.
8. Accompanies and assists the teacher in supervision of field trips.
9. Assists in serving snacks/lunch.
10. Assists in the supervision of children during all activities.
11. Assists with record keeping and clerical work.
12. Willingness to attend professional development.

Qualifications:

Earned a valid Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA), AND one of the following: a. Received a score of at least 460 on the ETS Parapro Assessment, or b. Completed at least 60 semester hours at an accredited institution of higher education. OR Have been awarded an Associate's Degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education or Childhood Development.