Position: MTSS Paraprofessional
Department: Student Support Services
Reports To: Building Principal/Designee
Classification: Paraprofessional
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Please note: The district reserves the right to interview qualified candidates as applications come in. The job can be offered to a selected, qualified applicant prior to the end of the posting period.
The MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) Paraprofessional provides academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students within the District's MTSS framework. Working under the direction of certified staff and building administration, the MTSS Paraprofessional assists with implementing evidence-based interventions, monitoring student progress, and providing targeted support to individual students and small groups.
The position supports the District's efforts to provide timely interventions designed to improve student achievement, behavior, attendance, engagement, and overall school success.
Provide individual and small-group academic interventions as directed by certified staff.
Assist students in developing skills in areas such as reading, mathematics, organization, study skills, and other identified areas of need.
Implement intervention activities and strategies consistent with established MTSS plans and District procedures.
Provide behavioral and social-emotional supports consistent with student intervention plans and building expectations.
Reinforce positive behavior, appropriate social skills, self-regulation, and student engagement.
Assist students with transitions, routines, organization, and successful participation in the school environment.
Collect and maintain student intervention and progress-monitoring data as directed.
Document student participation, performance, behavior, and other information necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
Communicate student progress and concerns to appropriate teachers, interventionists, counselors, administrators, and other designated staff.
Participate in MTSS, student support, or problem-solving meetings when requested.
Assist certified staff with preparing instructional and intervention materials.
Provide classroom support when appropriate and consistent with identified student needs and building programming.
Supervise students in classrooms and other school settings as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality of student records and information in accordance with FERPA, District policies, and applicable state and federal requirements.
Maintain professional and positive relationships with students, staff, families, and the school community.
Follow all District policies, procedures, safety requirements, and established student plans.
Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or designee.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet applicable federal, State of Michigan, and District requirements for paraprofessional employment based on the position and funding source.
Ability to work effectively with students with varying academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
Ability to follow instructional and intervention plans developed by certified staff.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain accurate records and student data.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate professional judgment.
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a school-based team.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Previous experience working with school-age children.
Experience providing academic or behavioral interventions.
Experience working within an MTSS, PBIS, intervention, or student-support framework.
Coursework or training in education, child development, behavioral support, or a related field.
Experience collecting progress-monitoring or student performance data.
The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to:
Build positive and appropriate relationships with students.
Provide consistent, structured support while encouraging student independence.
Work effectively with students individually and in small groups.
Respond appropriately to academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
Implement interventions with consistency and fidelity.
Accept direction and feedback from teachers, administrators, and other professional staff.
Adapt to changing student and building needs.
Use technology and District systems necessary for documentation, communication, and student support.
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Duties may require sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and moving throughout the school building; assisting with student supervision; and responding promptly to student needs.
Work year, hours, wages, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment shall be established by the District and, when applicable, the collective bargaining agreement.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District
Fowlerville Community Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law in its programs and activities. Inquiries or complaints related to discrimination should be directed to: Director of Human Resources, Trisha Reed, Fowlerville Community Schools, 7677 Sharpe Road, Suite A, Fowlerville, MI 48836, (517)223-6018.
