Special Education Paraeducator

Dexter Community Schools•Dexter, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Working in collaboration with the instructional team, a paraeducator provides assistance with academic instruction, physical activities and life skills to students with disabilities. The special education paraeducator assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, helps special needs students, and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote self-advocacy skills. Paraeducators are visible and vital individuals throughout the school setting.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to work with parents, students and staff.
Computer skills necessary.
Good communication and organizational skills.
Ability to be self-directed.
Ability to identify and solve problems.
Good attendance is important for this position and is required.

Responsibilities

Assists student(s) with disabilities according to the supports outlined in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) as it pertains to academics, behavior, related services (Speech, OT/PT, etc.), and physical hygiene.
Assists instructional team with the development of work assignments, job responsibilities and services to student(s) with disabilities.
Assists the instructional team in the implementation of health care, instructional programs and the management of student behavior.
Maintains student confidentiality.
Assists in administering assessments as needed.
Supports the implementation of planned lessons.
Manages both behavioral and instructional logs.
Monitors established goals and objectives for students and communicates student progress.
Bending, lifting and overhead work required.
Reliable attendance and punctuality to assignment required.
Other tasks as assigned.