Paraprofessional, ASD - 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

• Bachelor's degree in special education, early childhood education, or related field.
• Valid Michigan teaching license or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• Experience working with students with autism spectrum disorder preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of behavior intervention strategies and techniques.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for supporting students with special needs.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• 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 hourly pay range (commensurate with experience).

Schedule

38 weeks / 5 days / 7.5 hours per week.