Special Education Adult Transition Program Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Paraeducator (2756)
Rochester Community Schools•Rochester Hills, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
This is a full-time Paraeducator position within the Special Education Adult Transition Program, focusing on students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The role is located at the Dr. John M. Schultz Educational Campus and follows the traditional school year calendar. The paraeducator will provide support to the special education program by assisting students with special needs in alignment with program philosophy and individual student goals.
Requirements
- High School Diploma.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact effectively with students, parents, and staff.
- Ability to engage students in an age-appropriate manner and encourage adult behavior in a work environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel) and other instructional support technology.
- Excellent attendance record, flexibility, and capability to meet both physical and academic needs of students.
- Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
- Regular, reliable and punctual attendance required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with people with disabilities or appropriate techniques for interacting with students with disabilities preferred.
- Experience in special education career-based instructional programs preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follows directions from building staff responsible for student learning plans.
- Assists students with orientation, reading, art, and other curriculum tasks as per their learning program.
- Implements prescribed behavioral management programs.
- Supports development of instructional materials and demonstrates initiative with individual students when appropriate.
- Assists with physical mobility and self-care activities such as toileting, feeding, and monitoring medical equipment.
- Participates in physical activities as part of the program or unique to the student’s educational plan.
- Reports student progress or challenges promptly and professionally to special education staff.
- Assists with routine classroom operations and maintains instructional materials.
- Supervises and supports students during non-classroom activities.
- Performs additional duties as assigned by special educators, Student Services Director, or building principal.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
