Immediate Start: Special Needs Paraeducator

District Wide; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Orion District Wide in Lake Orion, Michigan is seeking a full-time paraeducator to support students with special needs and assist teachers in developing educational learning and life skills.

Ideal candidates have an associates degree or state test, CPR/First Aid, paraeducator certification preferred, and demonstrate strong confidentiality and relationship-building with students, parents and staff. Starting date is immediate; salary ranges $17.92 to $20.84 per hour.

Qualifications

• Paraeducator certification preferred.
• Associates Degree or passing of current state test required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• Previous experience with children with special needs required.
• ASD experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet NCLB requirements.
• Excellent attendance and work records required.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with children with special needs in development of educational learning and life skills.
• Collaborates with parents, students, teachers and principals in a positive manner.
• Performs gross motor activities and physical agility as needed.
• May involve heavy lifting.
• Potential toileting assistance for students.
• May involve managing physically aggressive students.
• Completes required trainings to maintain position.
• Schedule may be flexible to meet student needs.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by teacher/administrator.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

ASD experience

Excellent attendance

Excellent work record

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

Associates Degree or state test

CPR and First Aid

Paraeducator certification preferred

Job description

Lake Orion District Wide in Lake Orion, Michigan is seeking a full-time paraeducator to support students with special needs and assist teachers in developing educational learning and life skills.

Ideal candidates have an associates degree or state test, CPR/First Aid, paraeducator certification preferred, and demonstrate strong confidentiality and relationship-building with students, parents and staff. Starting date is immediate; salary ranges $17.92 to $20.84 per hour.