Teacher Parapro - w/ LPN Certification (Rotating One-on-One)

$31,200 - $52,000/Yr

Tuscola Isd - Caro, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Caro, MI

About the position

The Teacher Parapro with LPN Certification at Tuscola ISD is responsible for assisting the HPS program supervisor in daily classroom activities, providing support to students, and ensuring their safety and well-being. This role involves working closely with students with special needs, implementing lesson plans, and performing various caregiving tasks under the direction of the supervisory instructor.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson plans in conjunction with the supervisor designed to meet the objectives set forth by the instructor, including job coaching.
• Provides lunch time supervision and training for assigned students.
• Keeps progress notes on each student.
• Maintains good interpersonal relationships with program supervisor, teacher paraprofessionals, maintenance personnel, and other care providers.
• Respects the confidential nature of pupil records and school reports.
• Assists in classes such as physical education, activities of daily living, music, aquatics, etc.
• Assists in the toileting of students, changing of diapers, and clean-up as necessary.
• Assists with medical emergencies as directed by the instructor, school nurse, or building administrator.
• Assists in lifting students to and from wheelchairs as necessary.
• Escorts students to and from buses.
• Supervises students on buses to and from their place of residence, as assigned by the supervisor of transportation/principal.
• Works with students in conjunction with instructors to meet the pre-vocational objectives set forth by the IEPs.
• Assists students in job coaching activities.
• Utilizes CPI techniques, including physical management of students.
• Assists students with a wide variety of personal care needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Two years of relevant special education experience compatible with assignment.
• Must successfully complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training and annual CPI refresher courses.
• Possess and maintain all other certifications, licensures, and approvals as required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and speak effectively in one-on-one and small group situations.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous work in child care.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.

Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $15 to $25.