Kindergarten Paraprofessionals

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
7/16/2025

Location:
Mt Pleasant Public Schools

Date Available:
08/19/2025

Closing Date:
08/15/2025

District:
Mt. Pleasant Public SchoolsKindergarten Paraprofessionals Internal External Posting
FTE

Position

Building

2.0

Kindergarten Paraprofessionals

MP Schools

At this time, we have openings for Kindergarten Paraprofessionals at Pullen

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma

As partners in the instructional process, paraprofessionals who work in programs supported with Title I funds must meet one of the following requirements:

• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or
• Obtain an associate's degree (or higher); or
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment. (Example: Work Keys Test, MTTC, ETS Parapro Assessment, etc.)

Experience working in a setting dealing directly with young children.

Demonstrated ability to relate with children

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Competency in oral and written communications. Proficiency in written communications must be demonstrated.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Post secondary course work with concentration in child development or related area

Completion of First Aid, CPR, Behavior Management and Physical Intervention Skills

Ability to work with students having special needs and/or aggressive behaviors.

Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward students over varied age groups and varied disabilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports students throughout the school day including during recess and lunch.

2.Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in order to meet their physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs.

Assist in implementing the daily program of the building

Encourage family involvement by making parents feel comfortable and welcome in the classroom

Organize materials as needed for classroom projects.

Participate in professional development as directed by the principal.

Supervise kindergarten and other students during the lunch period.

Interact, initiate and encourage students to participate in activities.

Other duties as assigned by principal.

Other duties as assigned.

WAGES AND BENEFITS
This is a 7.0 hour/day position on student contact days with salary and benefits as outlined in the Agreement between the Mt. Pleasant Support Personnel Association and The Mt. Pleasant Board of Education.

EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions established in the Agreement between the Mt. Pleasant Support Personnel Association and the Mt. Pleasant Board of Education.

OTHER

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students. staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands, arms, talk, sit, and/or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move a minimum of forty (40) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision.
APPLICATION: Apply on line at:
Employment at MPPS

MT. PLEASANT PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS A DRUG-FREE
WORKPLACE AND DISTRICT POLICY REQUIRES DRUG
TESTING FOR ALL POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the State of Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, Section 102(1), the Mt. Pleasant Public School District does not discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristics in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Internal Applicants may email building principals

DATE OF POSTING: July 16, 2025 Screening will begin immediately

DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED