Paraprofessional, GSRP Pre-K

Job Summary:
The Paraprofessional provides assistance to teachers, and other school personnel, in the delivery of quality education and support services for students, in an array of classroom settings. The Paraprofessional may be assigned to a self-contained classroom, multiple classrooms, or in a one-on-one setting.

Flint Community Schools, an urban public school system with campuses throughout the City of Flint, Michigan, has a long and rich tradition of community education. Flint Community Schools provide a range of academic, extended services and extracurricular activities at the elementary and secondary levels to meet the needs of our students and their families.

Salary & Benefits:

Paraprofessional Salary Schedule (TA)
$16.00 per hour

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. Employees shall be subject to the co-payment of health care costs equal to the difference between the premium cost and the annual cost limitation imposed on public employers.

Education:
Only applications containing the required transcripts will be reviewed.

• Earned a valid Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA), AND one of the following:
  1. Received a score of at least 460 on the ETS Parapro Assessment, or
  2. Completed at least 60 semester hours at an accredited institution of higher education

•  Have been awarded an Associate’s Degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education or Childhood Development.

• Willingness and ability to work cooperatively on a teaching team.
• Personality and mature judgment to work effectively and harmoniously with both adults and students.
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Competency in clerical work and data entry.
• Effective telephone techniques.

Application Process
An online application is required for all positions. In addition, all applicants must submit the following:

• A signed cover letter
• Current resumé
• Copy of transcripts required
• Three signed professional letters of recommendation (cannot be older than 18 months)

These documents must be scanned and uploaded through the online application process.