Elementary School Paraeducator

About the Employer

Baldwin Elementary School - General Education/Noon Recess Building (NRB) Paraeducator (2841)

Job Title

General Education / Noon Recess Building Paraeducator

Location

Baldwin Elementary School

Hours and Schedule

Full-time, 7 hours per day, 5 days per week, Monday - Friday, following the traditional 2026-2027 school year calendar.

Salary

$16.42/hour, paid from the Instructional Classification Schedule per the Rochester Paraeducator Association Master Agreement.

Qualifications

Post-Secondary Credentials Required

Completed at least two years of higher education in an approved program (transcripts required); or received an Associate's or higher degree (transcripts or original diploma required); or passed state and local tests designed to demonstrate knowledge and ability in subject areas as defined by NCLB requirements. Test results required.

Patience and Interpersonal Skills

Patience and ability to effectively interact and maintain a professional rapport with others, including students, teachers, parents, and other staff members in the district.

Strong Command of English

Strong command of the English language.

Experience Supporting Elementary Instructional Programs (Preferred)

Experience supporting elementary instructional programs preferred.

Competency Required

Competency required to provide academic support with appropriate level curriculum.

Flexibility and Collaboration

Experience working with colleagues to organize, plan, and implement lessons, yet has flexibility to work independently and demonstrate use of good judgment.

Cultural Awareness

Possesses the necessary social and academic skills to promote cultural differences.

Attendance Requirements

Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance required.

Selection Considerations

This position will be filled based on all of the following criteria: qualifications, skills, experience, education, training, performance, references, attendance, and if applicable, seniority.

Job Description

Classification: Instructional General Education
Title: Paraeducator (2841)

Qualifications

High School Diploma; Associate's/Bachelor's Degree Preferred

One of the following additional educational requirements:
* Completed at least two years of higher education.
* Received an Associate's or higher degree.
* Passed formal state or local tests designed to demonstrate knowledge and ability in certain subject areas.

Experience Providing Academic Support

Experience providing students with academic support.

Tutoring Children in Academic Subject Areas (Preferred)

Experience with tutoring children in academic subject areas, preferred.

Interacting with Students, Parents, and Staff

Ability to interact appropriately and professionally with students, parents, and staff.

Initiative and Independence

Shows initiative and ability to function without explicit instructions.

Demonstrated Mastery of Responsibilities

Demonstrates aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities, including demonstrated mastery of mathematics and the components of literacy.

Computer Literacy

Excellent command of the English language, in written and spoken word.

Mastery of Computer Literacy (Word and Excel)

Demonstrates mastery in computer literacy in Word and preferably Excel.

Reports to

Building Principal and Learning Consultant

Calendar

Follows regular school calendar.

Job Goal

To assist the learning consultant in carrying out duties necessary to provide support services in various academic areas or to assist with online learning student access/general questions.

Performance Responsibilities

Assists in planning and implementing academic support for the learning consultant program students. Helps students understand assignments or assists with projects/research as directed by the classroom teacher/learning consultant. Assists in administering appropriate tests to the students in the learning consultant program or as assigned by the learning consultant. Maintains records of activities such as daily logs for every student, assignment sheets, and attendance records of the students assigned. Ability to operate office and instructional equipment. Orders materials for classroom use, such as texts, tests, and math supplies as directed by learning consultant/principal. Inventories, distributes, and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction in the classroom. Conducts learning exercises with group of children. Monitors students' classroom testing results and correlates that information to the planning for the students. Operates appropriated equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes, which may include various copier devices, computers/video conferencing, electronic or visual media devices. Attends parent/teacher or teacher/student conferences when requested by the learning consultant. Supports dispensation and documentation of medication as outlined under district regulations, the district nurse's instruction, and the student's medical management plan (per Article 3.0 of the RPEA Master Agreement). Performs such other duties and/or functions as assigned and/or deemed necessary by the nature of the work assignment and/or of the district.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application through the Rochester Community Schools website at: https://rochester.schoolspring.com/

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rochester Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Rochester Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, familial status, arrest record or physical and mental disabilities in accordance with the Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) MCL 37.2206, Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PW CRA), MCL 37.1206, Title II, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment Act of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8 U.S.C., Section 1324a et seq.) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Compliance Coordinators

Individuals will not be excluded from, or be denied, the benefits of participation in any program or activity for which the Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District is responsible.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

For additional information, including the names and contact information of the designated compliance coordinators, please visit the Rochester Community Schools Policies and Title IX webpage: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/human-resources/policies
You can also visit our website at www.rochester.k12.mi.us and search 'Notice of Nondiscrimination'.