What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secretary/Paraprofessional - Elementary EI Classroom Assistant/Lunch Recess Assistant position at Jenison Public Schools?
- Physical ability to perform CPI.
- Physical ability to lift/transfer students.
- Ability to follow lesson plans with individual or small groups.
- Ability to provide behavior support calmly and effectively.
- Ability to problem solve and adapt quickly in a changing environment.
- Ability to do multiple outdoor recess duties each day.
- Work under the supervision of the teacher of the categorical program.
- Lead a reading, writing, and math group.
- Assist in presentation of lessons.
- Assist in implementing/monitoring behavior plans. Assist/monitor students for morning and afternoon arrival and departure.
- Provide support and accommodations in general education classroom and specials as specified in the IEP.
- Assist students in the cafeteria by fostering independence with eating, time management, and serving food (daily).
- Assist with hygiene needs of students (i.e., toileting, transferring, feminine needs, etc.).
- Monitor and provide social support/discipline during outdoor recess.
- Assist in any other miscellaneous functions as required by building administrator.
- Ability to manage multiple transitions of students and materials between classrooms on a daily basis.
- Flexibility with a changing schedule.
- Prepare rooms and materials for daily activities.
- Assist in making materials for the classroom.
- Assist in the maintenance of equipment and materials used in the classroom.
- Keep track of supplies and assist in the ordering of the same.
- Assist with keeping records and files.
- Accompany teacher and/or students on field trips.
- Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.
- Must be physically capable of working with cafeteria tables and have no medical conditions precluding playground responsibilities.
- Provide appropriate supervision of lunch room and playground, maintaining safety and order.
JobID: 2275
Position Type:
Support Staff/Assistant
Support Staff/Assistant
Date Posted:
8/4/2025
8/4/2025
Location:
Pinewood Elementary
Elementary EI Classroom Assistant/Lunch Recess Assistant - Pinewood ElementaryPinewood Elementary
Jenison Secretarial and Paraprofessional Unit Position
Special Education (EI Class II)/Lunch & Recess Assistant (Class 1) - 29.75 hours/week
School year employment
Qualifications:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Requirements for Lunch/Recess:
INTERVIEW PROCESS MAY BE REQUIRED
Evaluation: Job performance will be evaluated by building principal or designated evaluator.
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