Special Education Paraprofessional- CI

Warren Woods Public Schools • Warren, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of an assigned teacher or ancillary staff member, the Special Education Paraprofessional assists a student with visual impairments and supports students with disabilities in academic, behavioral, and physical needs. The role works with individual students and small groups, implements teacher-directed follow-up and remedial activities, and supervises students while the teacher works with others. The paraprofessional may assist with feeding, lifting, transferring, and other activities identified by a student's individualized education program (IEP).

The position requires flexibility, patience, composure in stressful situations, reliable attendance, confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively with students, families, staff, and the public. The employee must follow district policies and state law, attend workshops as directed, and perform other related duties assigned by a teacher or administrator. The work environment has moderate to loud noise levels and involves frequent interaction with students, staff, and the public.

Salary is per the AFT Local 4706 collective bargaining agreement. The position includes paid holidays and leave days, as well as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• For some paraprofessional positions, 60 hours of college credit or a high school diploma plus a passing score on a state or local test demonstrating subject-area knowledge and ability as defined by NCLB requirements may be required.
• Experience working with students at both the secondary and elementary levels.
• Ability to work effectively with students with disabilities and understand their needs.
• Ability to support students' academic needs and behavior management individually and in groups.
• Patience when working with children with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, peers, staff, departments, and outside business contacts.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, present information, and respond to questions from administrators, students, staff, and the public.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions, learn new skills, work flexibly, perform a variety of tasks, and complete assignments accurately.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
• Basic arithmetic skills, including applying fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to maintain composure and promote harmonious working relationships.
• Physical ability to run or walk, bend, twist, stoop, reach, stand, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently lift or move at least 50 pounds or lift children from wheelchairs.
• Ability to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Vision abilities including close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist a student with visual impairments under the supervision of an assigned teacher or ancillary staff member.
• Work with individuals or small groups of students on follow-up activities specified by the teacher.
• Administer remedial or drill activities for individuals or small groups under supervision and direction.
• Supervise and assist students in the classroom while the teacher works with other students individually or in small groups.
• Attend to students' behavioral needs while following prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs.
• Assist with student needs, including feeding, lifting, transferring, learning activities, and other physical assistance identified by the IEP.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individualized education programs.
• Comply with state law, district policies, regulations, requirements, and School Board policies.
• Attend district workshops as directed.
• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, regular and reliable attendance, and composure during stressful situations.
• Perform other duties assigned by a teacher or administrator.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Leave days
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage

What This Job Offers

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