Date Posted
8/3/2026
Location
Main Building
Date Available
08/17/2026
District
Advanced Technology Academy
Funding Source: Title-I or 31a
SUPERVISOR
MTSS Coordinator, in conjunction with the Principals
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
An academic paraprofessional funded by Title I or Section 31a provides extra instructional help to struggling students - beyond the classroom instruction and support of the General Fund Teacher of Record.
Title I is a federal program for low-income schools, while Section 31a is a Michigan state grant for at-risk students.
Paraprofessionals in both programs are partners in the instructional process and must always work under the direct, meaningful supervision of a certified classroom teacher. They cannot be given full responsibility for independent teaching, grading, or designing assessments.
ALLOWABLE DUTIES
- Conducting one-on-one or small-group tutoring.
- Assisting with classroom management by organizing teaching materials.
- Providing instructional assistance in a computer lab, library, or media center.
- Acting as a translator or coordinating parental involvement events.
- All paraprofessionals have a designated caseload of targeted students to provide specified support to in the classroom, lab or other designated intervention location.
- Section 31a paraprofessionals' caseload consists of students who are identified per the 31a guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS
Title I Requirements: Under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), any instructional paraprofessional must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) AND meet one of three paths:
- Complete at least 60 college credit hours (two years of study).
Section 31a Requirements: The State of Michigan requires a high school diploma or equivalent. The Academy also requires the same qualifications as those paraprofessionals funded with Tite-I funds.
"Supplement, Not Supplant" Rule: funds cannot be used to pay for a paraprofessional position that the district is already required by law to provide (such as a special education aide mandated by a student's IEP). It must strictly provide extra academic support.
Assignments vary by Grade Band and Primary Content Area but all Coaches are required to support teachers in the instruction of College & Career Readiness skills:
Quarterly Progress Measures:
- Caseload Progress Monitoring Data - Number / Percentage Met Academic Goal
- Caseload Sessions
- NWEA Achievement / Growth Percentile Changes if Applicable
Postings current as of 8/4/2026 11:04:37 PM CST.
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Contact Details:
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