Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Classroom Paraprofessional

Sylvania; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Public Schools seeks a special education ASD classroom paraprofessional to support students with diverse needs through one-to-one and small-group instruction. You will work under the principal's supervision to implement IEP goals and assist with behavior supports.

The role runs on a 180-day school year, Monday through Friday, 7:15 AM to 2:45 PM, with a duty-free lunch. Qualifications include an associate degree or 60+ college credits, or a high school diploma with the Paraprofessional

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, or 60+ college credits, or a high school diploma with Paraprofessional ETS assessment.
• CPI certification is preferred but not required.
• Parental experience is desired but not required.
• Ability to work well with children and adults.
• Calm and patient demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision of student
• Provide academic, one-to-one support for student when needed
• Provide individual and small group instruction, when applicable
• Demonstrate initiative and creativity with student(s) and their program
• Follow medical protocols and address medical needs
• Provide non-instructional health and behavior support as outlined in IEP
• Adhere to district health and safety procedures
• Model district values and foster an inclusive environment
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal/teacher

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Teamwork

Ability to work with children

Education

Associate's degree

60+ credits

High school diploma with ETS

CPI Certification

Job description

Marshall Public Schools serves over 2,500 PK-13 students across eight (8) school buildings throughout the Marshall and Albion communities. Our district is unique compared to other school systems because of our geographics footprint with the innovative, educational pathways for our students and families. Marshall Public Schools is dedicated to our mission, “To create ONE equitable, inclusive and innovative educational community.”

NATURE OF POSITION:

The special education ASD classroom paraprofessional will assist with the educational development of children with special needs by ways of one-on-one and/or group instructional support.

WORK YEAR:

School Year Calendar (up to 180 days)

SCHEDULE:

M-F 7:15 AM - 2:45 PM with duty free lunch (7 hr/day; 35 hr/wk)

ACCOUNTABILITY:

The paraprofessional will be under the direct supervision of the Principal.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education
• • Associate's degree; OR
  • 60+ credit hours from a degree granting college/university; OR
  • High school diploma WITH successful passage of the Paraprofessional ETS Assessment*
• Certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), preferred but not required
• Parental experience, desired but not required
• Ability to work well with children and adults
• Maintain a general interest in helping children in their educational process
• Calm and patient demeanor

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in supervision of student
• Provide academic, one-to-one support for student when needed
• Provide individual and small group instruction, when applicable
• Demonstrate initiative and creativity with student(s) and their program
• Demonstrate understanding of student's problems, including medical needs; follow medical protocol as directed
• Provide non-instructional health and behavior support of student as outlined in IEP, including any personal care needs, if applicable
• Adhere to district health and safety procedures
• Demonstrate an understanding of the district's mission, vision and strategic priorities and actively works to advance them through daily practice and professional conduct
• Contribute to the culture and climate of the district by modeling its core values, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment and serving as a committed representative of the district's identity and purpose in all interactions with students, families, staff and the broader community
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned by the principal and/or teacher

POSTING CLOSING DATE:

Open until filled

*PARAPROFESSIONAL ETS ASSESSMENT:

The paraprofessional ETS Assessment is available at the following testing location(s):

Calhoun Intermediate School District (Marshall)