Level IV Classroom Paraprofessional

Oakland Schools•Hazel Park, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Hazel Park Junior High School is hiring a Level IV Classroom Paraprofessional for a regular school-year position serving grades 6–8. The position is five days per week, from 7:40 a.m. to 3:10 p.m., and is classified as Class 4 on the HPPA Salary Schedule. The paraprofessional works under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher and supports students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), significant cognitive impairments, and individualized learning and behavioral plans. The role requires maintaining confidentiality, communicating professionally with students, teachers, parents, and the public, and responding to challenging behaviors with poise and professionalism. The paraprofessional may perform varied classroom and building assignments and other duties directed by the program administrator or assigned professional staff. The job description notes that its duties are not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

Requirements

At least a high school diploma.
Good communication skills.
A good attendance record is expected.
CPI certification and ability to implement all stages of the training, including restraint procedures, or willingness to take the training and implement its procedures.
Ability to communicate professionally and in a friendly manner with teachers, pupils, parents, and the public.
Ability and willingness to address challenging behaviors under the teacher’s direction with poise and professionalism.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information.
Ability to work with a diverse group of students with ASD and implement individualized behavioral plans.
Flexibility and willingness to take on varied classroom and building assignments.
Ability to understand and support individualized plans matched to students’ learning levels, including significant cognitive impairments and ASD.
Experience and compliance with applicable state requirements; specific state requirements are not detailed in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of autism.
Experience and/or training working with students with ASD.

Responsibilities

Follow individualized behavioral plans under the direction of the teacher or psychologist.
Work under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher.
Support a diverse group of students with ASD, including students with significant cognitive impairments and individualized learning plans.
Implement all stages of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, including restraint procedures, if certified or after completing the training.
Maintain confidentiality of students, staff, and administrative correspondence.
Perform assigned tasks promptly and professionally.
In the absence of immediate administrative direction, act in the best interests of students and the school district.
Interact with teachers, pupils, parents, and the public with friendliness, tact, and poise.
Perform other duties and assignments as directed by the program administrator or other assigned professional staff.
Remain flexible and take on a variety of assignments within the classroom and building.