ASD Self-Contained Paraprofessional: Grow & Support

Kalamazoo Public Schools; Kalamazoo Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalamazoo Public Schools is seeking a Special Education ASD Self-Contained Classroom Paraprofessional for Indian Prairie Elementary School. The position is 10 months, full-time, with an hourly rate of $24.89 and involves support in a self-contained ASD classroom.

Responsibilities include assisting with academic tasks, behavior and personal care, and crisis intervention per CPI training. The role requires strong communication, the ability to work with diverse students, and willingness to ride the

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s Degree or undergraduate experience at a 4-year university.
• Must speak clearly and express ideas clearly.
• Must handle and restrain students if necessary.
• Must handle the physical requirements of the job as described above.
• Must be able to work seven (7) hours per day and ride the bus with students during morning and afternoon routes when necessary.
• Evidence of a desirable work record (i.e., low absenteeism, good attitude, good job performance, flexibility).

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral, personal care as needed to eligible students in a self-contained classroom.
• Assist students individually and in groups with academic assignments.
• Maintain records and a clean classroom environment as assigned by the teacher.
• Assist in documentation of student needs and achievements.
• Assist in assessing student progress toward goals and objectives.
• Support a positive classroom culture and manage transitions.
• Escort students during entries, exits, and between classes.
• Assist with crisis intervention per CPI training when needed.
• Possibly administer medications with training as required by contract.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Rapport building

De-escalation CPI

CPI training

Education

Associate’s Degree or 4-year university experience

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Kalamazoo Public Schools is seeking a Special Education ASD Self-Contained Classroom Paraprofessional for Indian Prairie Elementary School. The position is 10 months, full-time, with an hourly rate of $24.89 and involves support in a self-contained ASD classroom.

Responsibilities include assisting with academic tasks, behavior and personal care, and crisis intervention per CPI training. The role requires strong communication, the ability to work with diverse students, and willingness to ride the