Paraprofessional SPED-ASD (27.5 Hours Per Week) at Caledonia Community School District

Position:Paraprofessional Level 1 (SpecialEducation-ASD)Location: Duncan Lake Middle SchoolReports To:Building PrincipalCompensation:$15.78 per hour $1.00 per hour differential: 27.5 hours per week/183 Days per yearBenefits: Paid sick days and vacation days. State of Michigan Retirement Options.Summary of Position:The Special Education (SE) Paraprofessional assists the teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of an individual student with moderate to severe disabilities. The SE Paraprofessional assists with the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) including self-help behavioral management and instructional programs.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Under the supervision of a certified teacher:Assist in the educational and social development of studentsAssist in the implementation of Individualized Education Programs for students and monitor progressProvide support for students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to participate in activities fullySupport students in developing appropriate social skillsHelp manage the behavior of assigned students as neededAssume responsibility for learning and adapting to each students communication emotional instructional medical physical sensory and social needsAssist students with cognitive emotional and physical impairments according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs lifting or positioning if applicableAssist students with personal care including feeding bathroom needs and personal hygiene according to their needs if applicableAssist with monitoring and maintenance of medical devices that are needed to maintain the health and safety of students if applicableAssist students with the implementation of communication devices and systems if applicableUtilize effective communication skills: ensure that all interactions with students district personnel and parents are supportive courteous and respectfulComply with all policies operating procedures legal requirements and verbal/written directivesMaintain confidentialityOther duties as assigned by the principal/special programs directorEmployment Qualifications:EDUCATION: This position requires the attainment of a high school diploma or equivalent. College coursework is desired but not required. Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading writing and mathematics is essential.EXPERIENCE: Previous experience working with students or individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required.Additional RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Required:Ability to work with students and disabilitiesAbility to follow verbal and written instructionsAbility to be patient flexible and versatileStrong organizational communication and interpersonal skillsPhysical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Assists in the transfer of students to and from wheelchairs lifting or positioning. Lift up to 50 pounds.Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position may require supervising students during inclement outdoor weather.Non-DiscriminationCaledonia Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity) disability age religion height weight marital or family status military status ancestry genetic information or any other legally protected category (collectively Protected Classes) in its programs and activities including employment opportunitiesRequired Experience:Unclear Seniority Key Skills Campaigns,Client Server,Admin Support,LNG,Document Management Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1