Paraprofessional - Specialized Building Support

Allegan Public Schools•Allegan, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist students with academic and behavioral needs in general education classrooms, special education rooms, and throughout the school building. The paraprofessional supports the Special Education team with daily classroom activities and provides support according to student needs and direction from special education staff or the principal. The position is located at Allegan Elementary and works Monday through Friday, 7 hours per day, from 7:35 a.m. to 3:05 p.m., on student days only. Salary is based on the Paraprofessional Bargaining Unit Agreement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must meet the Highly Qualified requirement under NCLB by having 60 or more college credits or passing the ETS Parapro Assessment with a score of 460.
Complete CPI training after hire.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in childcare.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom-based reinforcement to students receiving specially designed instruction in general education and special education classrooms.
Support academic and behavioral instruction in the building according to student needs and direction from special education staff or the principal.
Develop and maintain instructional knowledge that supports positive behavioral change and academic achievement.
Implement students’ individualized education plans (IEPs).
Maintain strict confidentiality of school-related information.
Assist with routine classroom operations and small-group instruction, and tutor pupils at a teacher’s request.
Support students’ educational, personal, health, and behavioral needs, including self-care, daily living skills, physical mobility, and toileting.
Establish and maintain constructive professional relationships with school staff and parents or guardians.
Participate in and apply information gained through staff professional development.
Supervise children traveling between rooms and during unstructured times, including lunch, recess, and before and after school.
Attend and participate in scheduled meetings.
Demonstrate understanding of students’ academic, social, behavioral, and developmental needs.
Show initiative and creativity in working with students and their programs.
Follow prescribed behavioral management programs.
Remain flexible and switch roles, positions, or schedules within the building as needed.
Provide support on the building crisis intervention team.
Provide students with sensory breaks.
Present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Maintain composure in stressful situations.
Perform other duties as assigned.