• Job Description

  Req#: 5147120

  Full Time Paraprofessional

  Student Resource Center at H.H. Dow High School

  Pay Rate: $15/Hour - starting wage is based on the current Midland Federation of Paraprofessionals Master Bargaining Agreement

  SUMMARY

  The Student Resource Center Facilitator implements the activities of the Student Resource Center (SRC) and other related activities that support student success. The SRC is an intervention within the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. The SRC Facilitator supports students in developing and practicing skills in the areas of responsible thinking and decision making, forming positive relationships, managing conflict productively, recognizing and managing emotions, restoring damaged relationships, and other life skills. The SRC Facilitator also supports students in maintaining attendance at school and developing positive healthy habits for school success.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Facilitate the activities of the School Resource Center (SRC) to promote positive and appropriate student behavior and attendance at school. Activities and strategies include but are not limited to: restorative practices, social emotional and behavioral practices, trauma informed practices, responsible thinking and decision making practices, reflection, personal responsibility, time management, problem solving, and study skills
  • Supervise students who are assigned to the SRC for a defined period of time such as closed class or closed lunch and those who utilize the SRC as a place to regulate and prepare to re-enter the classroom environment.
  • Support students as they reintegrate into the classroom after being in the SRC
  • Develop and maintain appropriate, trusting, and caring relationships with students and staff.
  • Work cooperatively with teachers, other staff, students, administration, and parents/families as needed to develop and implement plans that support student success. Plans may include factors related to attendance, behavior, and academic success
  • Maintain accurate records, documentation, and data for the SRC as directed by administration
  • Attend professional learning related to trauma informed practices, restorative practices, social emotional learning, and other topics related to the work of the SRC
  • Assist staff with student attendance monitoring and related procedures
  • Serve as a student advocate, provide motivational support for students to attain their goals
  • Communicate with parents/families as appropriate and as directed by administration
  • Assist with supervision of lunches and hallways as needed
  • Other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

  GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Awareness of community issues and problems as they relate to our schools and students
  • Experience working with students
  • Basic computer skills and the ability to quickly learn school-specific software
  • Demonstrated ability to follow directives and work well with others
  • Obtain CPI Certification within 90 days of hire – training will be provided
  • Willingness to learn the foundations of Restorative Practice structures - training will be provided

  Come join Midland Public Schools!

  The District is uniquely linked to and intertwined with the surrounding community and boasts a strong tradition and expectation of exceptional academics. Midland Public Schools holds a high concentration of STEM-degreed individuals and readily offers business needs for strong-skilled trades. The district is located adjacent to the world headquarters of Dow Chemical as well as large employers, such as MyMichigan Health , Dupont , and Corteva . Midland provides big-city amenities with a small-town feel and is the home to Midland Center for the Arts , Greater Midland Community Center , Great Lakes Loons/Dow Diamond , Dow Gardens and the Whiting Forest home of the 1,400-foot-long canopy walk, soaring up to 40 feet above the ground.

  Please visit the Midland Public Schools website for more information and enjoy the Midland Awaits video where you’ll learn more about why Midland is the perfect place to work, live and play!

  Application Procedure

  When applying for a position with the Midland Public Schools, interested candidates must complete an application in order to be considered an official applicant. (Internal candidates: Please feel free to complete the shorter internal application if you have access to a networked school computer, otherwise, the detailed application will be necessary.)

  To complete the application process, you will need to complete the online application at www.midlandps.org. Your application will be retained in active status for one school year. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you for further information and a possible interview. Please do not send paper documents! When completing your application, you will submit your documents electronically. If you cannot upload your documents, be prepared to provide this information should you be called for an interview. Note: You assure that we have a complete record of your candidacy if you upload all materials yourself.

  Thank you for your interest in Midland Public Schools!

  Midland Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, identity, marital status, familial status, genetic information, age, weight, height, national origin, disability, or other legally-protected characteristic, in its programs, activities, or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Associate Superintendent/Human Resources, 600 E. Carpenter Rd., Midland, MI 48640.

  The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.

  District administration reserves the right to alter or amend job descriptions at any time. This job is not limited to any or all of the listed qualifications or functions.

• About the company

  Midland Public Schools is a public school district located in Midland, Michigan, United States.

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