Preschool 4's Paraprofessional

In accordance with the Master Agreement, written notice is hereby given for the following anticipated vacancy. Current employees, as well as external candidates, should apply on-line within seven (7) business days of the posting date. Go to the Grandville Public School website and click on the “application information” link found on the Human Resources Department page or go to www.gpsbulldogs.org

Preschool Four’s Paraprofessional
Grandville Education Center - Preschool
2.5 hours/day – Monday - Thursday
School Year Paraprofessional

Preferred Qualifications for Paraprofessional Assignments

Two years of college or Associate’s (or higher) degree or

Confirmation of passing the MTTC basic skills test or WorkKeys

Qualifications:

• Experience working with preschool students ages 3-5
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development
• Completion of fingerprinting in accordance with Michigan State Licensing requirements for background checks as well as MDE for school employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Passion for early childhood education and commitment to fostering a love of learning
• Create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment
• Collaborate with families, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to support student progress
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in early childhood
• Ability to use and integrate technology seamlessly
• Familiarity with Michigan’s state licensing rules for child care centers (LARA)
• First Aid, CPR, and AED training (or willingness to be trained)

Please direct questions to:

Mike Gelmi Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Grandville Public Schools

3839 Prairie SW

Grandville, Michigan 49418

Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the web at: www.gpsbulldogs.org

Grandville Public Schools is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is our expressed policy that no person shall be unlawfully excluded from participation, be denied benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, handicap/disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its activities or programs as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.

Any person believing that the Grandville Public School District or any part of the school organization has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of (1) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (2) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (3) Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (4) Title II of the Americans with Disability Act (as amended), and (5) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance, to Mike Gelmi, the local Coordinator at the following address: 3839 Prairie SW, Grandville, MI 49418. Phone (616) 254-6589.