SUMMER LEARNING - Elementary

Project Based Learning

12th Street Elementary

Summer learning dates for 2025: June 16-19, June 23-26, July 7-10, July 14-17

Summer learning times: Elem-8:15 AM - 1:00 PM (1/2 hr. lunch)

Teachers will be paid $40/hour

Parapros will be paid $20/hour (Paraprofessionals who currently have PPS medical benefits, please contact HR as working summer school can change your benefits eligibility)

Job Summary:

Responsible for scheduling, organizing, and implementing/arranging for implementation of intervention programs to meet the needs of students determined to be eligible for supplemental programming using summer school eligibility criteria. Performs duties in accordance with PPS goals, district practices, and federal law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare educational plans for students and groups of students based on individually assessed needs in accordance with best practice, evidence-based research.
Determine and maintain flexible schedule for supplemental intervention groups.
Maintain and submit appropriate data, records and reports for students receiving supplemental interventions.
Participate in summer school training activities, including development and maintenance of skills on all research-based supplemental summer school intervention programs.
Develop and maintain communication with parents of students receiving interventions.
Ensure that student progress is assessed and data is analyzed on a regular basis.
Provide data to summer school teacher leaders to accomplish ongoing program evaluation and therefore ensure that the supplementary intervention system is effective.

Qualifications/Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education, Experience, Skills knowledge and Abilities:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education with certification through State of Michigan required.
Prior experience in education including coordination of supplementary intervention programming preferred.
Prior experience working with students receiving Title I/At Risk programming preferred.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to utilize technology to enhance instruction
Ability to collaborate well with peers.

Physical Demands:

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must be able to lift 25 pounds.
Excellent organization skills.
Knowledge about current education research and best practice.
Skills necessary to use data to inform instructional decisions.
Willingness to work within a team setting to develop and maintain best practice supplemental education system.
Excellent attendance patterns and strong work ethic

Please complete the internal only Red Rover application AND the Summer School Interest form

PPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply online at: https://www.portageps.org/page/employment-at-pps

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Summer School for Elementary