Special Education / CI Paraeducator

Port Huron Area School District•Port Huron, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education / CI Paraeducator works at Woodrow Wilson Elementary as a partner in the instructional process, supporting students with mental impairments and helping meet their educational and personal needs. The position is scheduled for 6.67 hours per day, from 8:10 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., on a 191-day calendar, and is effective immediately. Salary is determined according to the negotiated agreement. The paraeducator may assist and instruct students in personal hygiene, toileting, health and fitness, and community living. The role requires maintaining student privacy under FERPA, supporting students’ safety and positive academic and personal development, and working professionally with students, parents, staff, and the community. CPI training is required or the employee must be willing to complete it.

Requirements

For paraeducators in programs supported by Title I/31a funds, meet one of the listed qualification pathways: high school graduation or equivalent (GED); an associate degree or 60 semester hours at an institution of higher education; or meet a rigorous quality standard through an approved academic assessment.
Approved assessment options include the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Professional Readiness Exam or original Basic Skills Test; SAT scores of at least 480 in evidence-based reading and writing and 530 in mathematics in lieu of the MTTC tests; or the ETS Parapro Assessment with a passing score of 460.
For Title I or skipped Title I schools, meet qualification #1 and one or more of qualifications #2–5 before hiring.
Be trained in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) or willing to be trained.
Be able to bend, twist, stoop, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds when assisting students, if needed.
Demonstrate the ability to provide safe, appropriate support to students.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental characteristics of learners with mental impairments.
Communicate with students, parents, and staff.
Provide assistance and instruction in personal hygiene, toileting, health and fitness, and community living.
Participate in field trips and home visits when necessary.
Attend summer or after-school in-services related to meeting the needs of learners with mental impairments.
Respect students’ privacy rights as provided by FERPA.
Promote positive self-esteem and encourage academic growth.
Use good judgment to provide for the safety of students and staff.
Respond flexibly to changes in assignment in emergency situations as determined by the building principal.
Perform other related duties or tasks necessary to support student and program success.
Provide physical strength and stamina for non-violent intervention when necessary.
Conduct oneself professionally and project a positive public image of the School District when dealing with the community and employee groups.