Paraprofessional, Autism Spectrum Disorder - Millet Learning Center

Saginaw Intermediate School District•Saginaw, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

These positions will provide instructional and non-instructional services to students with disabilities as outlined by the Building Administrators and/or Transitions Center Teachers.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills.
Must be willing to perform personal care for students as needed.
Must be able to work effectively with Administration, co-workers, students, and parents.
Must have good oral/written communication, comprehension, and math skills.
Must have a good attendance history.
Must have a valid driver’s license with less than 3 points to be able to drive District vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students, students with disabilities, or as a trainer is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide instruction at various locations, including school and community settings, to students under the meaningful direction of a certified teacher.
Provide direct and/or standby assistance for feeding, toileting, health care, and related medical services, etc., for students as legally allowable.
Able to teach basic and intermediate vocational skills necessary to obtain a job.
Collect and calculate instructional data collected through observation and/or student work.
Implement and/or monitor behavior treatment plans under the direction of a certified teacher.
Implement activities as written in the lesson plans provided by a teacher.
Provide non-instructional services to students, such as, but not limited to: student mobility, general health and safety, loading/unloading buses, monitoring lunchroom, and other unstructured time.
Safely transport students to various locations in the community using a school-provided vehicle (minivan).
Maintain information about any student, parent, and/or staff confidential.
Have a positive attitude in working with students, parents, other staff members, and community members.
Assist in a 2-person team with the lifting of students weighing 75 lbs. or more.
Assist with securing wheelchairs on buses, and any other duties that are necessary to provide a safe environment for students while traveling on a bus during the school day.
Ensure a safe environment for students at all times.
Model and promote a positive image of self and organization when in the community.
Must be willing to receive additional training to improve job skills.
Maintenance and disinfecting of classroom equipment.
Other related duties as assigned.