Specialized Assistant: Mild Cognitive Impairment (Dwight Rich)
About The Position
The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment. In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring a Technical Assistant for students with Mild Cognitive Impairment. This individual will help ensure the safety of students with special education needs. Student Support Assistants build relationships with students they work with, support teachers in ensuring that students are engaged and supported during lessons, and interact with parents and families. They are a crucial component of a student's support structure at school and of the special education team broadly.
Requirements
- Must have one of the following:
- Associate's Degree
- 60 completed college credits
- Proof of passing the ETS Paraprofessional Exam
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with students with special education needs
- Understanding of how to read and understand a student's IEP
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate passion for working with and empathy of students with special education needs
- Effectively prioritize tasks as assigned by teachers, special education team members, and school leaders
- Ensure safety of students on caseload and comply with IEP instructions for each student
- Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
- Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
- Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
