Special Education Paraeducator

Dexter Community Schools•Dexter, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Working in collaboration with the instructional team, the Special Education Paraeducator provides assistance with academic instruction, physical activities, and life skills to students with disabilities. The position assists the teacher with daily classroom activities and supports students’ physical and emotional health and safety while affirming their abilities and promoting self-advocacy skills. Paraeducators are visible and vital individuals throughout the school setting. Work days align with the DCS Student Calendar. The schedule is 6.75 hours per day, subject to change, with an unpaid 35-minute lunch period. Compensation is $17.62 per hour. The position does not qualify for medical benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to work with parents, students, and staff.
Computer skills.
Good communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and identify and solve problems.
Good attendance is required.
Ability to meet the physical demands of sitting, kneeling, and standing, and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds; bending, lifting, and overhead work are required.

Responsibilities

Assist students with disabilities according to supports outlined in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), including academics, behavior, related services such as speech and OT/PT, and physical hygiene.
Assist the instructional team with developing work assignments, job responsibilities, and services for students with disabilities.
Assist with implementing health care and instructional programs and managing student behavior.
Maintain student confidentiality.
Assist in administering assessments as needed.
Support implementation of planned lessons.
Manage behavioral and instructional logs.
Monitor established student goals and objectives and communicate student progress.
Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
Perform other tasks as assigned.