Readiness Paraeducator-Clinton Valley

Great Start Readiness Para educator – Clinton Valley

Chippewa Valley Schools – Clinton Township, Michigan

Job : 5736188
Final date to receive applications: Jun 01, 2026 4:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: Immediately

Location: Clinton Valley
Paygrade: 6
Hourly Rate: $19.19/hr
Hours per Day: 7.5 hrs/day (TBD temporary additional 1/2 hour for 2026/27 School Year only)
Work Times: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Replacing: Susanna Fox-Biretta
Effective: 2026/27 School Year

Supports the teacher to ensure the best possible learning experience for preschool age children in a safe and secure environment while maintaining confidentiality.

• Support a positive learning environment by providing educational support to students while working collaboratively with the lead teacher.
• Extend all student support services to English Language Learner (ELL) students.
• Work independently of the teacher to plan and implement curriculum for individual and small groups of students using age appropriate materials.
• Know, understand, apply, and support school, licensing, and GSRP program policies.
• Gather and maintain data and other information pertaining to students on a regular basis.
• Maintain 100% confidentiality in all areas pertaining to students.
• Provide resources to support the students and their families as needed.
• Administer assessments and interpret their results.
• Work as partners with the lead teachers to meet with parents and discuss progress their children are making toward achieving personal and program goals.
• Register new students, ensuring they meet all eligibility requirements stipulated by the GSRP program guidelines.
• Accompany the lead teacher on home visits.
• Communicate with community, staff, and students to answer questions, disseminate or explain information.

• High School Diploma/GED, required.
• Associate of Arts Degree in early childhood/preschool education or child development associate credential (CDA) approved by Michigan Department of Educational Staff, required.
• If no applicants meet the above educational requirements, an Associate Teacher’s Preschool Education Preparation Plan can be completed by the person hired without meeting the above requirements. This plan must be completed within three (3) years of date of hire and must minimally include two credit-bearing courses, 60 clock hours, or an equivalent of training per calendar year from an approved training institution or agency and must result in the attainment of the Preschool CDA or an associate’s degree in child development or early childhood education.
• Training in Creative Curriculum, preferred.

Further education must be met through attendance and participation at a minimum of five professional development days as well as five teacher in-service days per year. Licensing requirements also mandate earning twelve educational hours of early childhood training per year in addition to CPR and First Aid training.

• Experience working with children’s groups and/or training in early childhood development or childcare, preferred.

• Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations, required.

• Good communication skills, required.

• Ability to be caring, understanding, and friendly towards students, required.
• Ability to communicate well with young children and adults, required.
• Ability to read and interpret school policies and handbook, required.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and community, required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to perform essential job duties, including but not limited to understanding and following safety instructions, responding appropriately to emergency situations, completing documentation, and interacting with English‑speaking staff, students, community and supervisors, required.

The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The employee…