Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional Jobs in Michigan by City

Skills Needed: QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education/Certification

High School Diploma
Must achieve one of the following criteria:
Possess a Associates Degree; or
Completed 60 college credit hours;
Successfully passed the Paraprofessional Assessment Test

Preferred Experience
Knowledge of computer software.
Demonstrated ability to support instruction.
Experience with a diverse student and parent population.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Experience working in a team setting with the ability to follow directives.
Instrumental in supporting a safe and welcoming learning environment by exercising patience, on-the-spot judgment and flexibility at all times.
Check books in and out for students.
Maintain bookshelves.
Assist students and teachers locate printed, audio/visual, and digital materials.
Process new books.
Keep books in good repair.
Participate in inventory year-end inventory review.
Provide support to students using computers.
Participate in professional development opportunities that are aligned with the district and school's mission, vision and goals.
Any other duties assigned by the media center specialist, principal or designee in a manner which is consistent with district and school expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Support the lead teacher in providing an educational program that meets the educational needs of each student in the area of responsibility.
Support instruction which is consistent with District and school expectations and which meets the educational needs of all students assigned to the teacher.
Communicate with the media center specialist, lead teacher, students, parents, administrators and other staff members in a manner which is consistent with district and school expectations.
Assist with planning, documenting and managing materials and resources that is consistent with district and school expectations.
Provide student supervision, which ensures safety (both physically and emotionally).
Assist with time management, equipment and materials efficiently.
Assist with maintaining a physical and emotional environment that is well-organized and student focused.

APPLICATION METHOD
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: All interested and qualified external applicants must complete an application and upload all necessary documents on the Oakland Schools Consortium Website (please visit our HR web page at: https://(Please contact us using the "Apply for this Job Posting" box below) to access the Oakland Schools Consortium website). All letters of interest, resumes and applications must be received no later than the deadline listed or until the position has been filled.



AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Oak Park School District is committed to equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, promotion, and retention of staff. The Board is committed to maintaining a learning/working environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment. There will be no tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other