HPJH EI Paraprofessional

Oakland Schools; Hazel Park (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HPPA Salary Schedule

Job summary

Oakland Schools in Hazel Park, MI seeks a dedicated paraeducator to support students with individualized behavioral plans under teacher direction. You will maintain confidentiality and communicate professionally with staff, students and families.

The role requires a high school diploma, CPI training or willingness to obtain it, good attendance, and the ability to handle challenging behaviors with poise within a ten-month schedule.

Qualifications

• Passed WorkKeys or ETS assessment (or equivalent) as required by the state.
• 2 years of college completed or transcripts provided within 15 days if selected.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow an individualized behavioral plan under supervision.
• Good attendance is expected.
• CPI training or willingness to take and implement procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of all students, staff, and administrative correspondence.
• Perform assigned tasks promptly and professionally.
• Act in students' and school's best interests in the absence of immediate direction from administration.
• Deal with teachers, pupils, parents, and the public with friendliness, tact, and poise.
• Perform other duties as directed by the program administrator or staff.
• Reports to: Building Principal / Hazel Park High School Building Principal.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years college

WorkKeys/ETS assessment

CPI training

Job description

SPECIFICS

• Ten-month position, when students are in attendance.
• Monday - Friday, not to exceed 37.5 hours per week.
• Work schedule will be a normal schedule as provided in the H.P.P.A. Master Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants should have experience, meet all state requirements and rate high in the following areas:
• Will have successfully passed the WorkKeys Assessment, prior to July 10, 2017, or the current ETS Assessment, which replaced the WorkKeys.
• Assessment on July 10, 2017 (per NCLB Guidelines), or have completed 2 years of college, official transcripts must be provided within fifteen.
• days of being award this position. You must have the support documentation available to apply for this position.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow an individualized behavioral plan, under the teacher/psychologist direction.
• Good attendance record is expected.
• Certified in the C.P.I. training and the ability to implement all stages of the training, including the restraint portion of Crisis Prevention, OR, willingness to take the training and implement procedures.
• Work under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Ability to communicate with teachers, pupils, parents, and the public in a professional, friendly manner.
• Ability and willingness to deal with challenging behaviors under the direction of the teacher with poise and professionalism.
• Maintain confidentiality of work related information.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of students with EI, implementing individualized behavioral plans.
• Ability to be flexible and take on a variety of assignments within the classroom and the building.
• Ability to understand that each student may work under an individualized plan that matches the student's learning level.
• Knowledge of autism and experience and/or training in working with students with EI is preferred.

DUTIES

• Maintain the confidentiality of all students, staff, and administrative correspondence.
• Perform all assigned tasks in a prompt and professional manner.
• In the absence of immediate administration direction, act in the best interests of the students and the school district.
• Deal with teachers, pupils, parents, and the public with friendliness, tact, and poise.
• Perform other duties and assignments as may be directed by the program administrator or other assigned professional staff members.
• Reports to: Building Principal
• Reports to: Hazel Park High SchoolBuilding Principal.

BENEFITS

• Health insurance
• Compensation: In accordance with the HPPA Salary Schedule.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Hazel Park School District is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, citizenship, handicap, height, weight, marital status. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties maybe performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.