Special Education Paraprofessional

Goodrich Area Schools•Goodrich, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Paraprofessional works closely with students with special needs, classroom teachers, and other staff. Provides direct supervision and support for students.

Requirements

Experience implementing academic supports as directed by the classroom teacher and/or special education case manager.
Must demonstrate the ability to work with children of varying age groups.
Manage stress effectively.
Display regular, predictable, and reliable attendance at work.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Tolerance for differences in student learning styles and rates.
Must be able to perform job responsibilities as listed below.
Understand basic child development, implementing age-appropriate interventions during supervision and daily routines.
Innate sense and acceptance of student needs and individualities.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supporting students with special needs in the school setting.
Maintain the confidentiality of all students, staff, and administrative correspondence as governed by FERPA.
Implement specially designed student interventions.
In the absence of immediate administrative direction, act in the best interest of the students and the school district.
Interact with students, redirecting and teaching positive behaviors.
Establish and maintain working relationships with all team members, staff, and work collaboratively with the IEP team and attend necessary meetings.
Serve as a role model to assist the student to have self- control and to achieve greater self-understanding.
Establish priorities and organize work assignments.
Ability to accept direction from certified staff and administration.
Other duties as assigned by the building administrator.
Ability to multitask