Paraprofessional, High School

The primary function of the on-site paraprofessional is to foster learning for all students enrolled at that location.

Center Director

• Motivate all students to be successful in their coursework.
• Develop meaningful relationships with students to foster success.
• Must provide great customer service to students, families, and guests.
• Ability to initiate and complete tasks with self-direction in a timely manner.
• Excellent speaking and grammar skills, proofreading skills, oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge/Skills with computers and computer software programs.

Up to 235 days per year. This position is full-time and will report to a center daily.

• Hours of operation are 8:00 AM – 3:30PM (including a 30-minute unpaid lunch).

** Extended opportunities for evening hours, summer session hours, and extended school year.

• Complete weekly progress and metric reports.
• Maintain student record logs to document weekly contact.
• Conduct two-way communication with students.
• Communicate with stakeholders consistently while remaining personable and professional.
• Assist with additional clerical and center-specific responsibilities throughout the workday.
• Support student academic behavior plans and assist in the implementation of academic interventions.
• Assist with student enrollment.
• Assist with student orientations.
• Collaborate with teammates to provide resources and information to improve student
• learning.
• Monitor and utilize student data to drive school improvement efforts.
• Plan and participate in center events (State Testing, Count Day, Family Engagement Day, etc.).
• Participate in all professional development sessions and in-service learning opportunities.
• Remain current with professional development opportunities and trends.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits package to be discussed during the hiring process.

The Berrien Springs Public Schools Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,

sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family

status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic, (collectively,

“Protected Classes”) in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.