Elementary Special Education Lower Resource Room Paraprofessional

Kalamazoo Public Schools • Kalamazoo, MI

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About The Position

The Elementary Special Education Lower Resource Room Paraprofessional works with students with special needs in special education and general education environments at Parkwood-Upjohn Elementary School. The position provides behavioral, medical, and/or instructional support to eligible students, assists with academic and personal care needs, and supports student progress and classroom routines. This is a full-time, 10-month hourly position with a stated hourly rate of $18.20.

Requirements

• High school diploma or accredited equivalency.
• Meet at least one ESSA qualification: two years of study (60 credit hours) at an institution of higher learning; an associate degree or higher; qualifying ACT Work Keys scores in math, reading, and writing earned before June 1, 2017, or a passing Basic Skills Test of the Michigan Teacher Test for Certification; or a score of at least 460 on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Ability to handle and restrain students if necessary.
• Ability to speak clearly and express ideas clearly.
• Good personal appearance and grooming.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including bending and lifting.
• Willingness to work with various students in the building.
• Ability to maintain the energy and composure necessary to work successfully with students.
• Ability to develop rapport with special education students.
• Evidence of a desirable work record, including low absenteeism, good job performance, and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral, medical, and/or instructional support to eligible special education students in special and/or general education classes.
• Escort students during transitions, including entering and exiting the building, moving through hallways between classes, and going to and from breakfast or lunch, as necessary.
• Communicate with students in a calm and firm manner.
• Assist in identifying appropriate strategies, consequences, and incentives to support and reinforce student progress.
• Assist in charting students’ needs and achievements as needed.
• Assist with personal care, including lifting, feeding, toileting, and body positioning, as needed.
• Assist with assessing student progress toward goals and objectives.
• Assist students individually and in groups with academic assignments.
• Perform routine classroom tasks, including maintaining records and a clean physical environment, as assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Assist the classroom teacher in implementing school and/or classroom rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED