Job Description

GSRP RELIEF PARAPROFESSIONAL

FTEPositionBuilding1.0GSRP Relief StaffDistrict

• The intent of these GSRP Relief positions is to provide break or preparation time for GSRP LEAD Teachers and/or Associate Teachers.
• These positons are funded by the GSRP Grant.
• These positons may require mid-day travel.
• GSRP After-Care (to 5:45 p .m.) is a part of this position.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma
2. As partners in the instructional process, paraprofessionals who work in programs supported with GSRP and/or Title I funding sources must meet one of the following requirements:
3. Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or have an associate's degree (or higher); or
4. Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment. (Example: Work Keys Test, MTTC, ETS Parapro Assessment, etc.)
5. Experience working in a setting dealing directly with young children.
6. Demonstrated ability to relate with children
7. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
8. Competency in oral and written communications. Proficiency in written communications must be demonstrated.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Post secondary course work with concentration in child development or related area
2. Completion of First Aid, CPR, Behavior Management and Physical Intervention Skills
3. Ability to work with students having special needs and/or aggressive behaviors.
4. Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward students over varied age groups and varied disabilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supports students throughout the school day including during recess and lunch.
2. Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in order to meet their physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs.
3. Assist in implementing the daily program of the building
4. Encourage family involvement by making parents feel comfortable and welcome in the classroom
5. Organize materials as needed for classroom projects.
6. Participate in professional development as directed by the principal.
7. Supervise GSP students and other students during the lunch period.
8. Interact, initiate and encourage students to participate in activities.
9. Other duties as assigned by principal.

WAGES AND BENEFITS

This position starts at $12.18 per hour. A full and a part time positon is available, and the daily hours would be approximately between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., for 7.0 hours per day. The part time positon would be hours per day.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions established in the Agreement betweenthe Mt. Pleasant Support Personnel Association and the Mt. Pleasant Board of Education.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students. staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands, arms, talk, sit, and/or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move a minimum of forty (40) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision.

APPLICATION: Apply on line at: https://mtpleasantschools.net/district/employment/

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of I 964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of I975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the State of Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, Section I02(1), the Mt. Pleasant

Public School District does not discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristics in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Internal Applicants may email building principals

DATE OF POSTING: 10/02/2026 Screening will begin immediately