Classroom Paraprofessional - Special Education

Wayne RESA•Detroit, MI

58d

About The Position

To assist the teacher with teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Two years of college and or passed ETS paraprofessional test or Work Keys prior to July of 2017
Proficiency test given by the Department of Special Services
Is punctual and has regular attendance
Maintains confidentiality of information regarding students and programs
Can establish a positive rapport with students and staff
Exhibits appropriate dress and appearance in keeping with the school environment
Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks
Willingness to further education and skills by attending professional development opportunities
Is able to accept teacher direction

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with school-aged children in an educational setting preferred

Responsibilities

Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning or material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
Assists with such large/small group's activities such as drill work, reading aloud and storytelling.
Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
Alerts the teacher to any problem or situation about a student that may affect classroom instruction or management.
Assists with students at arrival and dismissal time.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher.
Competency and experience working with special needs students
Competency and experience working with students with limited communication skills
Competency and skill working with students with behavioral challenges
Ability to collect, organize data and report to classroom teacher on data collected.