Lewis Cass Intermediate School District
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Notice of Vacancy
Full Time
Great Start Readiness Program Paraprofessional
1)Qualifications:
a)A CDA, or an associate of arts degree in early childhood, preschool education or child development.
2)Terms of Employment:
a)Hours: 34 hours per week (During Cassopolis School District Calendar year)
b)Rate of Pay: 12.06 per hour
3)Performance Responsibilities:
Will include, but will not be limited to the following:
a)Assist in developing and maintaining a quality preschool program as assigned. This includes lesson plans, observations, screenings, activity preparation, family contracts, individualized instruction, problem-solving, resource referrals and compliance with program and agency requirements
b)Supervises children and maintains a harmonious atmosphere
c)Meets needs of individual children in conjunction with implementation of the lesson plans and other best practice approaches
d)Treats each childwith dignity and respect
e)Helps each child to be successful
f)Assists with meals, snacks and clean up routines
g)Helps to perform student record-keeping, (i.e., food counts, attendance, observations records, child assessments.)
h)Assists in preparing center and classroom displays, room arrangement and the learning environment, consistent with the Creative Curriculum
i)Cares for equipment, maintains a safe environment for children
j)Participates in staff meetings and staff development training programs
k)Establishes a positive relationship with parents
l)Works cooperatively with other LCISD programs and district school employees
m)Assists teacher in two home visits and two conferences per year for enrolled families
Application: Applications will be reviewed upon arrival and should therefore, be submitted as soon as possible.Please submit applications through the AppliTrack System for Lewis Cass ISD. Please submit resume, letter of intent and 3 letters of support to Lewis Cass ISD, Attn: Kathleen Stuby, Director of Early Childhood Education. Questions about this posting may be emailed to
Deadline for application: November 14, 2014 Date Posted: 11-3-2014
It is the policy of the Lewis Cass ISD Board of Education that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, height, weight, marital status or disability shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which it receives any financial assistance from the United States Department of Education.
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