Paraprofessional-SPED (Resource Rm) 27.5 hours/wk

Caledonia Community School District • Caledonia, MI

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The special education (SE) paraprofessional assists the teacher in meeting the instructional needs of students with learning disabilities and implementing 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

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

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
• Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Monitors work and supervise curriculum-based testing and makeup work as assigned by the certified staff.
• Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community.
• Plans instruction techniques and methodologies and prepares lesson materials based on assessments of individual students and their needs.
• Administers assessment tests and interprets results to identify student needs
• Records and reports assessment data to teachers and school administrators; completes required forms, reports, and other paperwork.
• Instructs and reinforces core subject learning strategies.
• Tutors students in one-on-one or small group settings in all curriculum areas.
• Meets with teachers to discuss students’ goals and progress and discuss additional interventions.
• Provide Personal Care , which includes toiletting, feeding, and medication administration as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid sick days
• paid personal days
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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