Paraprofessionals - ESI (2)

Portage Public Schools•Portage, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the teacher, the paraprofessional provides both instructional and non-instructional support to special education students in the least restrictive environment within the school setting. This role may involve serving as a liaison between special and regular education teachers, supporting students with varying needs, and contributing to IEPs and conferences.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
The equivalent of 2 years of college (60 semester credits) or an Associate’s degree or higher OR the successful completion of the MDE approved Paraprofessional standards test (ETS).
Experience working with children.
Demonstrated abilities in the area of interpersonal communication.
A high degree of patience, ability and willingness to learn new skills and take direction.

Responsibilities

Assist teacher during lessons by finishing assignment instructions.
Work with individuals or small groups of students on follow-up activities.
Record data on student performance.
Assist students with dressing and undressing.
Assist in lifting and positioning students, diapering, opening food containers, managing lunch lines, feeding, ensuring convenient seating at group activities, and maintaining time schedules.
Supervise students during playground, offsite activities, and independent travel to ensure safety.
Assist with medical needs, including catheterizing and attaching splints/casts/braces.
Accompany students in the pool.
Observe students for behavior charting and assist in administering behavior modification principles.
Fill out, distribute, and/or collect checklists.
Reinforce instruction by administering drill activities for individuals or small groups.
Administer and score standardized, criterion-referenced, or teacher-made tests.
Monitor students to develop independence in daily living skills.
Supervise students during non-instructional periods such as snack time, study hall, lunch, free time, recess, and preparation for other activities.
Transfer students to and from the bus.
Physically restrain students as needed.
Assist in implementing behavior management programs.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
Comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Portage Public Schools Employee Handbook.