JobID: 22153
Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
1/31/2024
Location:
Elementary Location
Date Available:
As Mutually Agreed Upon
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
East Grand Rapids Public Schools - website
K-1 CLASSROOM PARAEDUCATOR
Qualifications:
Ability to relate to children in a positive manner
Ability to provide small group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing needs and assignments
Ability to implement lesson plans as designed by the lead teacher
Willingness and commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices
Willingness to be a cooperative team player
Knowledge of basic first aid procedures or willingness to be trained
Excellent attendance record and punctuality
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
Experience with instructional technology (preferred)
Ability to display a positive, nurturing attitude with students at all times
Willingness to use firm, but fair approach, when working with elementary-aged students
High school diploma (with college level coursework in education preferred)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 hours per week
Location: Wealthy Elementary School
Rate: Support Staff Contract, Paraeducator Classification, Category III
Start Date: As Mutually Agreed Upon
Contact: Interested applicants should apply at: https://www.
applitrack.
com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until Filled
District Profile
East Grand Rapids Public Schools (EGRPS) is located in beautiful West Michigan.
Our community surrounds two lakes
(Fisk & Reeds), and is only a short distance (2-3 miles) from downtown Grand Rapids and 40 minutes from Lake
Michigan.
EGRPS is a mid-size school district with approximately 2,900 K-12 students across three elementary schools, one middle
school, and one high school.
At the District Office, early childhood education and before- and after-school care are
provided to our youngest learners.
Due to our size, we pride ourselves on building strong community relationships and
being able to know every student by name.
East families are active partners in the education of their children and we are
honored to be able to serve their children alongside them.
Points of Pride
District-wide commitment with a focus on supporting the whole child (our Strategic Plan may be found here)
Long-standing tradition of strong academic excellence
Strong community and parent support of teachers, faculty, and school programs
Comprehensive athletic programs (33 sport offerings) and co-curricular programs including K-12 theatre and
robotics programs
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
13 Advanced Placement courses
Graduation rate six-year average above 99%
Continuous engagement and collaboration utilizing staff and student voice in order to inform and improve the
quality of our teaching and learning priorities and environment
Commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices
K-8 implementation of aligned social emotional learning curriculum resources
Systemic, sustainable, and intentional district-wide implementation of Restorative Practices
Industry partnerships and internships with local businesses to provide authentic learning that enriches students’
experiences
Partnership with the East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation which provides over $555K each year to support,
enrich and extend our student and staff learning opportunities
Woodcliff Early Childhood Center at our District Office which provides preschool and before and after care
School of Choice and Tuition Enrollment Program
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