Impactful Elementary Student Support Specialist

Swartz Creek; Swartz Creek (MI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Swartz Creek Community School District is seeking an EI Special Services Student Support Professional to assist students in reaching their fullest potential. You will work with students who have disabilities and collaborate with teachers and administrators to provide medical, behavioral, or academic support.

The role requires CPI training, PBIS development, and close cooperation with the Lead SSP and school leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree OR 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university OR have taken or will take and pass the ETS Parapro test before being hired.

Responsibilities

• The SSSP works with students who have specific disabilities and may require assistance with medical, behavior, or academic support. The SSSP works individually with students and also with teachers and administrators.
• Takes guidance from the Lead SSP, special education teaching staff, and principal to ensure students are supported
• Works closely with students who have disabilities and/or are at-risk, which may include but is not limited to medical needs, academic needs, or behavior needs
• CPI or Eukeru (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training is mandatory for employment
• Assist in the development of PBIS support structures
• Other medical, academic, and behavior support duties as assigned
• Punctual, regular, & consistent attendance is required.

Skills

Compassionate

Student support

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or 60 credit hours

Parapro test certification (or plan to take)

Job description

Swartz Creek Community School District is seeking an EI Special Services Student Support Professional to assist students in reaching their fullest potential. You will work with students who have disabilities and collaborate with teachers and administrators to provide medical, behavioral, or academic support.

The role requires CPI training, PBIS development, and close cooperation with the Lead SSP and school leadership.