Special Education Paraprofessional

Eastpointe Community Schools•Eastpointe, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Paraprofessional assists certified special education personnel with the instruction, management, and medical needs of students within an instructional setting. This role involves working with students on curriculum tasks and assignments under the supervision of a teacher, reinforcing learned material, and establishing a supportive relationship with students. The paraprofessional will also maintain behavior management procedures, follow classroom routines, and may serve as a member of the Individual Educational Plan Team. Additionally, the role includes providing assistance with students' physical needs, acting as a resource for guest teachers, and informing the special education teacher of any student-related issues or information. The position requires appropriate reading, writing, and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with special needs children. Other duties as assigned are also part of the role.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree or 60 Semester Hours or passed the ETS ParaPro Assessment
Experience with technology
Experience working with students or in a school setting
Ability to work cooperatively as member of a team
Ability to work independently
Medical training to support a student with a seizure disorder
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat to work with students
The physical stamina to move rapidly or run to prevent a student from eloping (running away) or harming themselves.
Ability to actively supervise children indoors and outdoors, as requested.
Ability to support hygiene and self-care needs of students, as requested, including diapering, cleaning and assisting students with bathroom needs.

Responsibilities

Works with students in class with curriculum tasks and assignments, guiding and helping, but not teaching.
Under supervision of the teacher, works with the student to reinforce and master material initially introduced by bargaining unit members.
Establishes, as fully as possible, a supportive and working relationship with the student(s).
Maintains behavior management procedures and follows classroom routines.
Serves as a member of the IEPT (Individual Educational Plan Team) when appropriate.
Gives assistance relative to physical needs of student(s), as needed.
Serves as a resource person to any guest teacher in the absence of the classroom teacher.
Informs the special education teacher of any problems or special information about students(s).
Demonstrates appropriate reading, writing, and communication skills.
Works effectively with special needs children.
Other duties as assigned in the workday.