One to One Paraprofessional - [Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy] (SY26-27)

About the role

Under the supervision of the teacher, the One-to-One Paraprofessional provides direct service to individual students and participates in the daily instruction and activities of the school, program, and class to which the student is assigned. Duties correspond directly to the needs of the student, who may have disabilities or diagnoses including pervasive developmental disorder, autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Williams' Syndrome, physical handicaps, multiple handicaps, blindness, deafness, blind/deaf, Tourette's Syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychiatric disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, conduct disorder, genetic disorders, brain injury, or may speak a language other than English.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of children instructionally
• Assist with toileting, diapering, lifting, and transfers
• Maintain personal hygiene for students
• Assist the school nurse in tube feedings
• Provide scribing and note-taking support
• Use language systems (ASL, SEE 2, Picture Exchange System, communication boards, etc.)
• Support Braille and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
• Implement behavior management, redirection, de-escalation, and physical restraint as needed
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to implement daily lesson plans
• Foster open communication with parents and staff
• Perform related duties as requested, particularly when the student is absent

In some cases, the One-to-One Paraprofessional may be required to be a specific gender due to the nature of the work (e.g., toileting) or the student’s individual history. Students may be assigned to any school in the district, including examination schools, and may participate in advanced coursework.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Forty-eight (48) credit hours of college coursework, an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants
• Experience working with students diagnosed with mild to moderate disabilities
• Demonstrated ability to work with parents, guardians, administrators, teachers, and students
• Experience assisting with team instruction
• Flexibility to accommodate student and parent/guardian needs
• Training in ABA
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali

Pay

Hourly contractual rate. Refer to the Salary Information section on the Career Site for details, listed by Union and Grade/Step.

Schedule

Start and end times vary by school. Some schools have a longer day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.