NOTICE OF OPENING:         Paraprofessional LOCATION:                            Schofield Early Childhood Center WORK YEAR:                        2026-2027 School Year SALARY:                                Per 2654 Contract- $17.59 to $19.41 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent required;
• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours) or ETS ParaPro Assessment. A passing score of 460 is required;
• Previous work with children;
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff;
• Ability to organize materials and time efficiently and to keep neat, accurate records;
• Ability to work directly with students in an appropriate and professional manner and to give direction as needed;
• Display sensitivity to the multi-ethnicity of students.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Provides support to a student who needs modified instruction or assistance, as described in their Individualized Education Program (IEP);
• Becoming directly involved and interacting with students on classroom projects and special activities as modeled by the classroom teacher;
• Preparing instructional materials under the direction of the teacher in an accurate and timely manner;
• Assisting in preparing and maintaining accurate records of student progress;
• Work with the students in class with curriculum tasks and assignments guiding and helping but not teaching;
• Under teacher supervision, work with the students to reinforce and master material initially introduced by the teacher;
• Under the direction of the teacher, assist in supervising, interacting, and working directly students in the classroom and other settings (i.e. lunchroom, playground, band/music room, restroom, library, field trips, and/or other areas);
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of students;
• Maintain confidentiality;
• Performs other duties and functions as assigned by the classroom teacher.

Fitzgerald Public Schools is a regular school district located in Macomb County with 6 schools, 166 teachers and 2,220 students. Total Revenue is $43,643,000 and is trending up. Fitzgerald Public Schools spends $15,662 per student per year on instruction.