Full-Time Paraprofessional - Virtual School Paraprofessional

• Full-Time with Benefits
  
• Monday - Friday (when instruction is in session)
  
• 35 Hours Per Week
  
• $15.50/Hour - Starting wage is based on the current Midland Federation of Paraprofessionals Master Bargaining Agreement
  
• Location - Midland High School
  

The Virtual School Paraprofessional supports students enrolled in online courses by providing consistent supervision, encouragement, and academic support within the in-person virtual learning lab at Midland High School. While this position does not involve direct instruction, it plays a critical role in helping students stay on track, build independent learning habits, and effectively navigate the virtual learning environment. The paraprofessional serves as a point of contact for students and families and works collaboratively with instructors and staff to promote student success.

The job is not limited to any or all of the following functions and responsibilities:

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• Assist students with logging into the Learning Management System (LMS) and navigating their virtual courses.
  
• Monitor daily student activity and weekly progress, helping students remain on pace to complete their courses on time.
  
• Support students in interpreting assignment expectations and instructor feedback.
  
• Encourage time management, goal setting, and self-directed learning habits.
  
• Connect students with teachers, counselors, or support staff when content-specific or additional help is needed.
  
• Troubleshoot minor technical issues and assist students in accessing tech support resources when necessary.
  
• Track participation and attendance; maintain accurate records and reports as needed.
  

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• Supervise and support students in the in-person virtual learning lab throughout the day.
  
• Establish and maintain a calm, supportive, and structured environment conducive to independent learning.
  
• Build strong, respectful relationships with students and encourage academic confidence and accountability.
  
• Support students in developing personal responsibility, focus, and readiness for post-secondary success.
  
• Provide positive guidance to students in a manner that communicates dignity and respect.
  
• Assist with personal care needs as required.
  

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• Act as a liaison between students, online instructors, school staff, and families.
  
• Communicate with instructors and administrators regarding student progress, challenges, or concerns.
  
• Document communication and student support interactions using appropriate school systems.
  
• Participate in team meetings or planning sessions related to student progress and program development.
  
• Work professionally with staff, students, parents, and other providers.
  

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• Demonstrate proven organization and time management skills.
  
• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality.
  
• Ability to explain curriculum expectations following directives from teachers.
  
• Basic understanding of technology relevant to virtual learning environments.
  
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and walk frequently throughout the day.
  
• Some lifting may be required.
  
• Experience and/or knowledge of behavioral management techniques.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

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• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate�s Degree preferred.
  
• Experience working with youth or in an educational environment.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn online learning platforms and school-based systems.
  
• Ability to build rapport with students and maintain a positive, professional presence.
  
• Organized, dependable, and able to follow established procedures and routines.
  

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!

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.

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.