What are the responsibilities and job description for the At Risk Paraprofessional position at Elk Rapids Schools?
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TITLE: At Risk Paraprofessional
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB FUNCTION: Responsible for working closely with and supporting
the academic, safety, and social/emotional well-being
of students. This position is assigned to Mill Creek
Academy.
DISTRICT DESCRIPTION: Elk Rapids Schools has approximately 975 students in grades K-12 and
is located in the northwest lower peninsula of Michigan. The District also serves as an authorizer of
Mill Creek Academy, a K-5th-grade District that educates approximately 230 students. Elk Rapids
Schools is an education leader within the Northwest Education Services Intermediate School District
and is eager to interview the best candidates for this vacancy.
The District has preschool classrooms with additional preschools available within the
community. There is one PreK-5th grade elementary school, a 6th-8th grade middle
school, one 9th-12th grade high school, a K-5th grade authorized Public School
Academy, and extensive alternative education opportunities, career and technical
education opportunities, as well as several Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment
college courses, are available.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Must have the ability to provide educational support and academic interventions by working
directly with students and teaching staff to increase academic and social skills.
? Be dependable and possess strong organizational skills.
? Maintain program records, monitor student progress, and reports as directed
? Assist with proactive behavioral interventions to support an individual student
? Maintain appropriate supervision and small group behavior management
? Work with individual students and small groups to follow a support plan
? Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, the public, and other staff
members.
? Exhibit a positive attitude, creativity, independent thinking, and ability to take initiative.
? Adhere to all Board and District policies
? Regular, predictable, and physical attendance
? Perform other duties as assigned
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Maintains consistent, predictable, and physical attendance to meet the requirements of the
position.
? Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
? Solve problems in a professional manner.
? Perform basic computer skills, including email, calendars, work orders, and basic office
programs.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
? High School Diploma/GED
? Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology
Preferred:
? Two Years Post-Secondary Training
? Experience working within PreK-12th grade education and working with individuals or small
groups administering academic interventions
OTHER INFORMATION:
Terms of Employment: Monday-Friday during the school year
32.5 hours per week
Single-provider health insurance
Retirement benefits
Application Deadline: August 7, 2025
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Elk Rapids Schools website: www.erschools.com On the main page, select “District” and then
“Employment Opportunities.” Applicants may submit hard copies of a letter of interest and a current
resume by mail or email to:
Mr. Nate Plum
9039 Old State Hwy 72
Williamsburg, MI 49690
nplum@erschools.com