ECSE Paraprofessional 27.5 Hours Per Week

Caledonia Community School District • Caledonia, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The special education (SE) paraprofessional assists the teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with moderate to severe disabilities. The SE paraprofessional assists with the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including self-help, behavior management, and instructional programs.

Requirements

• Attainment of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics is essential
• Ability to work with students with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to be patient, flexible, and versatile
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Assists in the transfer of students to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning
• Lift up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• College course work is desired, but not required
• Previous experience working with students or individuals with disabilities is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of students
• Assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Programs for students and monitor progress
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Support students in developing appropriate social skills
• Help manage the behavior of assigned students, as needed
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s communication, emotional instructional, medical, physical, sensory, and social needs
• Assist students with cognitive, emotional, and/or physical impairments according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning, if applicable
• Assist students with personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene according to their needs, if applicable.
• Assist with monitoring and maintenance of medical devices that are needed to maintain the health and safety of students, if applicable
• Assist students with the implementation of communication devices and/or systems, if applicable
• Utilize effective communication skills: ensure that all interactions with students, district personnel, and parents are supportive, courteous, and respectful
• Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal/written directives
• Maintain confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned by the principal/special programs director

Benefits

• Paid sick days
• personal days
• and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED