Special Education Paraeducator

Dexter Community Schools•Dexter, MI

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 paraeducator 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 includes paid leave days, a pension plan through the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS), and 403B and 457 retirement savings plans. The position does not qualify for medical benefits. The role requires bending, lifting, and overhead work, as well as reliable attendance and punctuality. The physical demands include sitting, kneeling, and standing, and the ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

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 be self-directed.
Ability to identify and solve problems.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

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