High School Mentor (Paraprofessional)

*Location: Tri County* *Position Title: *Mentor/Paraprofessional *Reports to: *Center Director *Start Date: ASAP* *Starting Pay: *$16/hr *Insurance: *Single Payer Insurance Options with Dental and Vision or Cash in Lieu of $5,000.
*Primary Function: *The primary function of the paraprofessional is to foster learning for students.
The paraprofessional's job is to develop meaningful relationships and motivate students to be successful in their coursework.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* * Helping students, both in person and virtually.
* Having conversations with students each week; especially students that choose to work remotely.
* Assist teachers in instituting student academic behavior plans and academic interventions.
* Help with enrollment and orientation of prospective students.
* Be an active participant in professional development sessions and in-service learning opportunities.
Training sessions may require overnight travel.
* Communicate daily, fostering relationships with either students or their guardians.
* Ability to multitask, initiate and complete tasks with self-direction in a timely manner.
* To maintain our overall appearance of the center as it pertains to the look and feel of our centers.
* Assist in answering phone calls and greeting guests that come into the center.
* Assist in community outreach and marketing for the center.
* Assist teachers and Center Directors in their daily duties.
*Qualifications* * At least 60 hours of college credit OR willing to take the Praxis Paraprofessional test to be considered Highly Qualified.
* Experience/skills with computer and computer software programs, such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and student management systems.
* Ability to effectively operate various systems and office equipment.
* Strong interpersonal and public relations skills, including the ability to speak clearly and concisely, both in oral and written communications.
* Paraprofessional applicants must be a self-starter and independent thinker.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $16.
00 per hour Benefits: * Paid time off Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate: * Howard City, MI 49329: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person