Secondary Special Education Paraprofessional

Hamilton Community School District • Hamilton, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Hamilton Community Schools is seeking a part-time 8th-12th grade special education paraprofessional to serve five days per week at Hamilton High School. Primarily working with 8th-grade students and transitioning into higher grade levels as the students progress. Paraprofessionals provide social, physical, and academic support and/or supervision in general and special education settings, including but not limited to the cafeteria, classrooms, and assemblies.

Requirements

• Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents in a positive manner
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form
• Ability to follow written and oral communication
• Ability to problem-solve
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Help supervise the arrival and departure of students, and provide supervision and support in multiple settings throughout the school day
• Assist in managing the behavior of students
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
• Maintain confidentiality of information about children and their families in accordance with Board policy and law
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events when requested by administration
• Possibly assist students with disabilities according to their individualized needs, which could include transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning
• Follow instructions from teachers and administrators

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed