Special Education Paraprofessional

Forest Hills Public School District • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • 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. Special education paraprofessional in the elementary Cognitively Impaired (CI) program.

Requirements

• Willingness to complete CPI training
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of students, schools, teachers and classrooms
• Consistent and reliable attendance

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Monitor and avoid unnecessary environmental cues that may distract and disturb the student(s).
• Use calming techniques.
• Assist the teacher with developing behavioral intervention program(s) for the student(s).
• Remove the student from the room when necessary.
• Safely restrain the student when necessary.
• Participate in a variety of meetings related to the student(s).
• Escort or accompany student(s) while traveling in the school.
• Supervise student(s) during lunch and recess periods.
• Assist student(s) with field trips, community based outings, and the like.
• Provide assistance in vocational job site settings.
• Attend staff meetings as requested.
• Attend professional learning as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• In accordance with the Administrative Support Staff Agreement Terms of Employment
• The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210.
• The Forest Hills Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree