Special Education Paraprofessional

Forest Hills Public School District•Grand Rapids, MI

4d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher and the guidelines stated in the student’s IEP, provide a variety of support duties related to delivering a sound academic program and maintaining a healthy, safe, and supportive school environment for children with special needs. Special education paraprofessionals may be assigned one-on-one assignments or small group assignments depending on the nature of the student(s) disability and the educational setting.

Requirements

Special education paraprofessional in the elementary Cognitively Impaired (CI) program
Willingness to complete CPI training
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of students, schools, teachers and classrooms

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree
Experience working in an academic environment
Experience working with school age youth
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Excellent organizational, communication, and recordkeeping skills

Responsibilities

Assist the classroom teacher(s) with the delivery of instructional materials. paraprofessionals may: adapt curriculum and provide parallel activities; assist with communication; assist students with academic work; read, listen to, and record student responses; supervise academic testing; correct student work; and related activities
Provide physical assistance for the student(s) as necessary including: assisting with wheelchairs, walkers, and other support devices; assisting with computers; turning pages of texts; dressing, toileting, and hygiene assistance; assistance with health care devices; loading students on and off buses; and related activities
Monitor and avoid unnecessary environmental cues that may distract and disturb the student(s); using calming techniques; assisting the teacher with developing behavioral intervention program(s) for the student(s); removing the student from the room when necessary; safely restraining the student when necessary; and related activities
May participate in a variety of meetings related to the student(s)
May escort or accompany student(s) while traveling in the school, may supervise student(s) during lunch and recess periods.
May assist student(s) with field trips, community based outings, and the like.
May provide assistance in vocational job site settings
Attending staff meetings as requested
Attending professional learning as requested
Consistent and reliable attendance
Perform other duties as assigned