Paraprofessional, ASD Programs - Smith Elementary, Stockbridge

About the role

Assists teachers in district classrooms for the emotionally impaired and autistic impaired by performing a variety of duties designed to carry out individual student education and positive behavioral support programs.

Provides group or individualized academic instruction, remediation or guided practice using instructional objectives and lessons developed by the teacher.

Implements program-wide and individual student behavior intervention programs, including monitoring behavior data collection, preparing incident reports, physical intervention and reward system under the direction of classroom teachers.

Supervises and monitors students within non-structured settings (i.e. arrival, departure, lunch and recess).

Responsibilities

• Provides group or individualized academic instruction, remediation or guided practice using instructional objectives and lessons developed by the teacher.
• Implements program-wide and individual student behavior intervention programs, including monitoring behavior data collection, preparing incident reports, physical intervention and reward system under the direction of classroom teachers.
• Supervises and monitors students within non-structured settings (i.e. arrival, departure, lunch and recess).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License
• Current CPR Certification
• Current First Aid Certification
• Current Child Abuse Reporting Training
• Current Behavior Interventionist Training

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with autism spectrum disorder preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of special education laws and regulations

Skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

We offer our employees top-tier benefits, including a choice of six health insurance plans, district-paid dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.

Pay

$17.84 - $24.44 2026-2027 Hourly Pay Range (commensurate with experience)

Schedule

38 Weeks / 5 Days / 7.5 Hours