Paraprofessionals – Multiple Potential Openings for 2024-2025

Position Details QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not requiredPreference will be given to individuals with teaching certificate and/or preparation in child development REQUIRED: Highly Qualified as per No Child Left Behind (NCLB) standards; e.g.: Associate’s Degree, passing score on ETS Parapro Assessment or MTTC Basic Skills Test Technical Skills: Office procedures including telephone, filing, and organizational skillsKeyboarding, internet, and emailExperience with Microsoft Office including Word and ExcelGoogle applications including Calendar, Docs, and Sheets Public Relations Skills: Ability to relate to school age children, parents, teachers, and members of the communityObtain CPI certificationPossess well-developed problem-solving skillsAbility to provide positive guidance to students in a manner that communicates dignity and respectKnowledge of assigned cognitive, developmental, behavioral and physical disabilitiesKnowledge of appropriate curriculum (reading, writing, math, social studies and science)Ability to establish rapport and maintain appropriate relationships with students, staff, and parentsPossess sound, independent judgement, including handling of confidential mattersAbility to adapt to changes in plans or activities on short noticePass background check For further information, please see the attached posting or visit our website at www.clare.k12.mi.us. Thank you for your interest in Clare Public Schools!