Student Success Paraprofessional

Notice of Support Staff Posting

Position: Student Success Paraprofessional Posting # 3999

-West Ottawa Virtual Academy (WOVA)

Posting Dates: May 11th, 2026� Until Filled 

Reports To: Principal of WOVA

Beginning: August 15th, 2026

Hours: 20 hours a week (school calendar) � Work days and times will be established based on the mutual needs of the candidate and West Ottawa Virtual Academy

Overview: This Student Success Paraprofessional at the West Ottawa Virtual Academy (WOVA) will directly provide targeted intervention for struggling students, enhance in-person academic support, provide one-on-one mentorship to virtual students, and support the smooth operation of virtual learning platforms and testing requirements.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
• College academic background in mathematics and English is preferred.
• Ability to proficiently and efficiently work within multiple technology platforms and programs, including but not limited to Google Suite, Canvas, and Infinite Campus.
• Demonstrated personal integrity and professionalism in all interactions.
• Strong experience in providing friendly, accurate, and timely verbal and written communication to diverse stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Provide direct, one-on-one mentorship and academic support to students in the virtual learning environment.
• Assist in the successful operation and implementation of the intervention protocol for students identified as needing additional in-person academic support and structure.
• Provide friendly, accurate, and constructive feedback regarding student progress to parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant stakeholders within and beyond the school community.
• Support the smooth operation and utilization of the Canvas Learning Platform and associated educational programs.
• Support the Principal in preparing for and administering various state and local testing requirements as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Compensation & Benefits: 

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and in accordance with district policies.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should apply online through the West Ottawa Public Schools employment

portal and submit:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Professional References

• Copies of relevant certifications/licenses (if applicable)

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work; those activities where detailed or import spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is subject to environmental conditions.
• The worker should provide consistent and reliable in-person attendance.