Looking for Paraprofessional - Welcome Center in Michigan

Job title: Paraprofessional - Welcome Center Company: Kalamazoo Resa Job description:

• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, families, and students.
• Serves as point of contact for visitors to the Portage Central High School building.
• Assists visitors with the purchase of athletic tickets and musical tickets.
• Assist students with the purchase of student parking passes.
• Assists in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current.
• May escort children to and from various rooms in school building.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up learning activity.
• Files, types or uses copy machine.
• Assists in administering pre and post-testing as needed.
• Monitors student hallway activity.
• Keeps daily logs for every student and monitors daily.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance

Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Portage Public Schools Employee Handbook. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must meet the definition of Highly Qualified as defined by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act by possessing one or more of the following:

a. Associate's Degree (or higher) b. Sixty (60) or more semester hours of college credit from a degree granting institution c. Certificate verifying the passage of the ETS Parapro Assessment Reading for Information, Writing & Applied Mathematics

• Excellent organization skills and easily follows directions
• Excellent attendance patterns and strong work ethic
• Ability to work easily and effectively with small groups of children
• Demonstrated excellent abilities in the area of interpersonal communication
• A high degree of patience, ability and willingness to learn new skills and take direction
• Willingness to work with a team to maintain best practice supplemental education system

Apply online at: Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The following positions at Portage Public Schools have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Human Resources Director Brad Galin and Human Resources Manager Jennifer Tuyls. Contact information: 269-323-5000, 8107 Mustang Drive, Portage, Mi 49002 Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - You can also view at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts. Expected salary: $13 per hour Location: Michigan Apply Job!