About this role
Please apply directly to Elk Rapids Public Schools JOB TITLE: REPORTS TO: Media Center Paraprofessional Building Principal JOB SPECIFICS: Responsible for working closely with and supporting the academic and social/emotional needs of students by supervising and facilitating the ERHS media center. DISTRICT AND JOB 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 educational leader within the Northwest Education Services Intermediate School District and is eager to interview the best candidates for this vacancy. Elk Rapids Schools is seeking a motivated, passionate, engaged, and dedicated Student Success Coordinator to make a difference in our community and district. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Must have the ability to provide educational support by working directly with students to increase academic and social skills. ? Be dependable and possess strong organizational skills. ? Maintain program records, monitor student progress, and report as directed ? Assist with proactive behavioral interventions to support students ? Maintain appropriate supervision of students ? Provide students with a safe and orderly environment for learning ? Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, the public, and other staff members. ? Exhibit a positive attitude, creativity, independent thinking, and be able to take initiative. ? Adhere to all Board and District policies ? Regular, predictable, and physical attendance ? Perform other duties as assigned ? Maintain consistent, predictable, and physical attendance to meet the requirements of the position. ? Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. ? Professionally solve problems. ? Perform basic computer skills, email, calendars, work orders, and basic office programs. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ? High School Diploma/GED along with passing one of the formal assessments: ETS ParaPro Assessment ? Must meet Highly Qualified requirements as defined by the Michigan Department of Education ? Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology used in the media center Preferred: ? Two Years Post-Secondary Training ? Experience working in K-12th grade education OTHER INFORMATION: Terms of Employment: Monday-Friday during the school year 35 hours per week Single provider health insurance Retirement benefits Posting Deadline: Until Filled APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Interested candidates should submit in one email document: letter of interest, resume, and three references to ERHS Principal Jack Young, [email protected] Applicants may also send hard copies to the ERHS Main Office at 308 Meguzee Point Road, Elk Rapids, 49629