Special Education Paraprofessional

District/Organization: Haslett Public Schools

Position Type: Full time

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher and the guidelines stated in the student’s IEP, provide a variety of support duties related to delivering a sound academic program and maintaining a healthy, safe, and supportive school environment for children with special needs. Special education paraprofessionals may be assigned one-on-one assignments or small group assignments depending on the nature of the student(s) disability and the educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing IEP program and following specific behavior intervention program requirements for students with disabilities.
• Willingness to be trained in First Aid/CPR and implement nonviolent verbal and physical interventions.
• Help students with getting on and off the school bus.
• Playground/lunchroom supervision.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment).
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate and communicate with children, teachers, parents, and other professionals.
• May be required to facilitate medical and/or personal care needs of students.
• People skills sufficient for prolonged and effective contact with students with disabilities.
• Experience with Special Education Students.

Benefits

• Close-knit family atmosphere
• 10 sick days – 2 personal days per year
• Various paid holidays
• Insurance benefit for 30+ hours/week
• Longevity after 5 years of service

Pay

According to Paraprofessional Master Agreement

Schedule

School year