1:1 Student Support Specialist (Special Education)

Socket.dev; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lansing School District is hiring a Specialized Assistant to support students, including those with disabilities, within a designated building. You will assist teachers, help keep students engaged, and build positive relationships with students and families.

Responsibilities include prioritizing tasks, ensuring student safety on your caseload, and incorporating feedback from school leaders and colleagues to improve daily instruction.

Qualifications

• Must have one of: Associate's Degree, 60 completed college credits, or proof of ETS Paraprofessional Exam.
• Preferred experience with small group instruction and RTI settings.
• Understanding of IEPs and a desire to become a certified teacher long term.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate passion for working with students, especially in one-on-one and small group situations, and especially students with special education needs.
• Effectively prioritize tasks as assigned by teachers and school leaders.
• Ensure safety of students on caseload.
• Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions.
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment.
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission.

Education

Associate's Degree

60 completed college credits

Proof of ETS Paraprofessional Exam

Job description

The Lansing School District is hiring a Specialized Assistant to support students, including those with disabilities, within a designated building. You will assist teachers, help keep students engaged, and build positive relationships with students and families.

Responsibilities include prioritizing tasks, ensuring student safety on your caseload, and incorporating feedback from school leaders and colleagues to improve daily instruction.