The Role
Provide one-on-one and small-group support to students, focusing on literacy, math, and library services. Support teachers, manage PBIS Rewards and an onsite student store, ensure student safety, build relationships with students and families, and perform other duties to support the district's mission.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring an Instructional Assistant. This individual will help ensure the safety and success of all students in the building. Instructional Assistants build relationships with students they work with, support teachers in ensuring that students are engaged and supported during lessons, and interact with parents and families. They are a crucial component of a student's support structure at school. In particular, Instructional Assistants will focus on supporting literacy and math instruction.
Main function of this position: Instructional Assistant to support the PBIS Rewards program, including setting up and managing the program, as well as organizing and operating the onsite student store.
Minimum Qualifications - Must have one of the following:
- Associate's Degree
- 60 completed college credits
- Proof of passing the ETS Paraprofessional Exam
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working with students in small group and RTI settings
- Understanding of how to read and understand a student's IEP
- Desire to become a certified teacher long term
Job Responsibilities
- Demonstrate passion for working with students, especially in one on one and small group situations
- Focus on literacy, math, and library services
- Effectively prioritize tasks as assigned by teachers and school leaders
- Ensure safety of students on caseload
- Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
- Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
- Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission
At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.
Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).
Skills Required
- Associate's Degree
- 60 completed college credits
- Proof of passing the ETS Paraprofessional Exam
- Previous experience working with students in small group and RTI settings
- Understanding of how to read and understand a student's IEP
- Desire to become a certified teacher long term
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The Company
What We Do
The Lansing School District is a public school district serving Pre K-12 students in Lansing, Michigan. With over 10,000 students across 25 school buildings, the district offers a diverse range of educational programs, including magnet schools in STEM, STEAM, and language immersion, as well as traditional academic options. The district is committed to providing educational excellence in a safe, nurturing environment for all students.
