Empowering Special Education Paraprofessional

Ingham Intermediate School District; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingham Intermediate School District's Beekman Center in Lansing, MI is seeking a Paraprofessional to support teachers and students with cognitive and/or physical impairments. The role involves carrying out individual education programs and positive behavioral supports to help students succeed.

You will assist with daily routines, help students participate in activities, and support behavior intervention plans under teacher supervision.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED recipient.
• Prefer 2 years successful experience as a paraprofessional in a program for youth with physical and/or cognitive impairments or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrates continuous learning as it relates to instructional, behavioral and therapeutic interventions for assigned students.

Responsibilities

• Assists in daily classroom routines and facilitates students’ participation in all activities including but not limited to: self-care, mobility, ambulation, defined health procedures, and swimming.
• Implements classroom and/or individual student behavior intervention strategies under the direction of classroom teachers.
• May operate various lifts, instructional or adaptive equipment and assistive technology devices.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Continuous learning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ingham Intermediate School District's Beekman Center in Lansing, MI is seeking a Paraprofessional to support teachers and students with cognitive and/or physical impairments. The role involves carrying out individual education programs and positive behavioral supports to help students succeed.

You will assist with daily routines, help students participate in activities, and support behavior intervention plans under teacher supervision.