High School ASD ParaProfessional

Kenowa Hills Public Schools•Grand Rapids, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION: ASD - Paraprofessional SCHEDULE: 6.83 hrs/day Monday-Friday (7:30 am -2:45 pm) LOCATION: Kenowa Hills High School RATE OF PAY: Per Board Authorization QUALIFICATIONS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES Must meet paraprofessional requirements under federal guidelines (one of the following): Associate’s degree or higher, OR Completion of at least 60 college credit hours, OR ETS ParaPro Assessment with a passing score of 460 or higher CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) and/or Ukeru training required; must obtain and maintain certification as a condition of employment (district-provided) Experience working with 6–12 students, particularly those with special education needs, preferred Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with students, including those with diverse learning, behavioral, and social-emotional needs Ability to use age-appropriate tone, language, and strategies when supporting students Support implementation of IEPs, behavior intervention plans, and instructional plans under the direction of the classroom teacher Assist in maintaining a structured, predictable, and supportive learning environment Support students during instructional time, transitions, recess, and lunch, including supervision across settings Assist with behavior support, including: Implementing proactive strategies Supporting students during dysregulation Utilizing approved de-escalation techniques (e.g., CPI, Ukeru) May support students with significant behavioral needs, including verbal escalation, elopement, or physical behaviors Implement goals and objectives on IEPs, which will include academics Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times Collaborate effectively with teachers, special education staff, and related service providers Follow direction while also demonstrating initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision Maintain accurate documentation and complete assigned paperwork as needed Demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance and punctuality as an essential function of the position Support and align with district initiatives, including Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) and PBIS practices PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, and sit on the floor while working with students Ability to lift, assist, or move students (up to 50 pounds) as needed for safety and support Ability to physically support students during crisis situations, including implementing approved safety interventions Ability to work in an environment with: Frequent movement and transitions High sensory stimulation and varying noise levels Unpredictable student behaviors Ability to remain calm, patient, and responsive under stress, including exposure to: Verbal outbursts Inappropriate language Physical aggression Other physical activities as directed by the teacher or Director Note to New Employees : Pursuant to PA 131, the selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department prior to employment. The candidate is responsible for the fingerprinting background check fee. It is the policy of the Board that no staff member or candidate for a position in this District on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, gender, marital status, height, weight, political belief or disability which does not impair an individual's ability to perform adequately in the individual's particular position or activity, 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 the Board is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.

Requirements

Must meet paraprofessional requirements under federal guidelines (one of the following): Associate’s degree or higher, OR Completion of at least 60 college credit hours, OR ETS ParaPro Assessment with a passing score of 460 or higher
CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) and/or Ukeru training required; must obtain and maintain certification as a condition of employment (district-provided)
Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with students, including those with diverse learning, behavioral, and social-emotional needs
Ability to use age-appropriate tone, language, and strategies when supporting students

Nice To Haves

Experience working with 6–12 students, particularly those with special education needs, preferred

Responsibilities

Support implementation of IEPs, behavior intervention plans, and instructional plans under the direction of the classroom teacher
Assist in maintaining a structured, predictable, and supportive learning environment
Support students during instructional time, transitions, recess, and lunch, including supervision across settings
Assist with behavior support, including: Implementing proactive strategies Supporting students during dysregulation Utilizing approved de-escalation techniques (e.g., CPI, Ukeru)
May support students with significant behavioral needs, including verbal escalation, elopement, or physical behaviors
Implement goals and objectives on IEPs, which will include academics
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Collaborate effectively with teachers, special education staff, and related service providers
Follow direction while also demonstrating initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Maintain accurate documentation and complete assigned paperwork as needed
Demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance and punctuality as an essential function of the position
Support and align with district initiatives, including Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) and PBIS practices