Special Education Paraprofessional

Wayne County Schools Employment Network • Allen Park, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Independence Paraprofessional supports students with personal care and educational needs in a K–12 setting. The role provides individual or small-group assistance, helps students stay engaged during instruction, and supports teachers in carrying out Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and behavior plans. The paraprofessional may assist with self-help skills, socialization, language development, toileting and hygiene training, personal care, and behavior management. The position follows the student schedule and is scheduled for 7.25 hours per day, 40 weeks per year. Starting hourly pay is $18.91, with pay according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Two years (60 credit hours) or an associate's degree from an accredited collegiate institution.
• Pass a state-approved paraprofessional assessment.
• Experience working with special education students.

Responsibilities

• Provide student assistance with behavior redirection, toileting, lifting, dressing, and other personal care needs.
• Re-teach lessons to an individual student or a small group of students.
• Supervise students before and after class and during lunch.
• Keep students on task during instructional activities and maintain consistency throughout the day.
• Assist teachers in implementing IEP goals and behavior plans, including self-help skills, socialization, language development, toilet and hygiene training, personal care, and behavior management.
• Collaborate with the IEP team and use best-practice interventions to assist students.
• Follow teacher-directed classroom management plans and behavior intervention plans.
• Accompany students in hallways and on the playground.
• Interact with students on an ongoing and consistent basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Keep program-required records and data.
• Perform other duties as requested by the building administrator or designee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED