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TITLE: Paraprofessional: Mill Creek Academy and Lakeland Elementary Kids Club and Preschool REPORTS TO: Tuition Based/Preschool Supervisor JOB FUNCTION: Responsible for working closely with and supporting the academic, safety and social/emotional welfare of students in before-school childcare programs and preschool programs. DISTRICT DESCRIPTION: Elk Rapids Schools has approximately 1,200 students and is located in the northwest lower peninsula. Our families enjoy the benefits of living in an area thriving on tourism as most of our district is surrounding beautiful lakes, trails, and recreational areas. The District has preschool classrooms with additional preschools available within the community. There is one PreK-5th grade elementary schools, a 6th-8th grade middle school, one 9th-12th grade high school, a PreK-5th grade authorized Public School Academy and extensive alternative education opportunities. Career and technical education opportunities, as well as several Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment college courses, are available. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Must have the ability to provide childcare and preschool supervision. ? Be dependable and possess strong organizational skills. ? Maintain program records, monitor student progress and reports as directed ? Assist with proactive behavioral interventions to support an individual student ? Maintain appropriate supervision ? Work with individual students and follow a support plan as needed ? Provide students with a safe and orderly environment for learning ? Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, public and other staff members. ? Exhibit a positive attitude, creativity, independent thinking and be able to take initiative. ? Adhere to all Board and District policies ? Regular, predictable and physical attendance ? Perform other duties as assigned OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Maintains consistent, predictable and physical attendance to meet the requirements of the position. ? Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and daily expectations. ? Solve problems in a professional manner. ? Perform basic computer skills, email, calendars, work orders and basic office programs. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ? High School Diploma/GED ? Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology Preferred: ? Two Years Post-Secondary Training ? Experience working within PreK-5th grade settings OTHER INFORMATION: Terms of Employment: Monday-Friday during the school year 20 hours each week: Approximately 7:00-9:00am at Mill Creek and 10:30-12:30pm at Lakeland Deadline: Until Filled APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Elk Rapids Schools website: www.erschools.com On the main page, select “District” and then “Employment Opportunities.” Applicants may submit hard copies of letter of interest and current resume by mail or email to: Rachael Birgy 308 Meguzee Point Road Elk Rapids, MI 49629 rbirgy@erschools.com