HPJH EI Paraprofessional

Oakland Schools•Hazel Park, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education (EI) Paraprofessional works at Hazel Park Junior High School in a ten-month position during periods when students are in attendance. The schedule is Monday through Friday, not to exceed 37.5 hours per week, following the normal schedule provided in the H.P.P.A. Master Agreement. The paraprofessional works under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher and supports students with EI, including by following individualized behavioral plans and responding professionally to challenging behaviors. The position is reported to the building principal. Compensation is in accordance with the HPPA Salary Schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successfully passed the WorkKeys Assessment before July 10, 2017, or the current ETS Assessment, or completed two years of college; official transcripts must be provided within fifteen days of being awarded the position. Support documentation must be available when applying.
Good communication skills.
Good attendance record.
Ability to follow individualized behavioral plans under teacher or psychologist direction.
CPI certification and ability to implement all stages of the training, including restraint procedures, or willingness to complete the training and implement its procedures.
Ability to communicate professionally and in a friendly manner with teachers, pupils, parents, and the public.
Ability to handle challenging behaviors with poise and professionalism under the teacher’s direction.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information.
Ability to work with a diverse group of students with EI and implement individualized behavioral plans.
Flexibility and willingness to take on varied classroom and building assignments.
Ability to understand that each student may work under an individualized plan suited to the student's learning level.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of autism.
Experience and/or training in working with students with EI.

Responsibilities

Maintain the confidentiality of all students, staff, and administrative correspondence.
Perform assigned tasks promptly and professionally.
In the absence of immediate administrative direction, act in the best interests of the students and the school district.
Interact with teachers, pupils, parents, and the public with friendliness, tact, and poise.
Follow individualized behavioral plans under the direction of the teacher or psychologist.
Work under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher.
Perform other duties and assignments as directed by the program administrator or other assigned professional staff members.