Impactful Special Education Paraprofessional

Saginaw Area Consortium; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw Public Schools in Saginaw, MI is seeking Special Education Paraprofessionals for ECDD classrooms. You will support teachers, assist with IEP objectives, monitor student behavior, and help with health/hygiene tasks.

Strong communication and adaptability are essential in a diverse urban setting. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, 60 college credits or ETS Paraprofessional test, and some experience with special education is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 60 semester hours or passing ETS Paraprofessional Assessment 460+.
• Previous experience with special education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under teacher supervision.
• Support instructional activities with students under teacher direction.
• Provide appropriate health/hygiene support.
• Confer with the teacher to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Assist in implementing behavioral plans indicated by the IEP.
• Instruct students one-on-one or in small groups to meet remediation goals.
• Monitor student activities and behavior.
• Monitor students during lunch, recess, field trips to ensure safety.
• Perform record keeping and clerical tasks as needed.
• Assist in feeding assigned students as needed.
• Report observations relating to unacceptable behavior.
• Respond to emergencies to resolve safety concerns.
• Assist other staff to ensure an effective learning environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instructional procedures

Written & verbal comms

Child development

Age-appropriate activities

Behavior management

Operate classroom tech

Student handling

Record keeping

Calm under pressure

Challenging behaviors

Schedule activities

Data collection

Confidentiality

Adapt to changes

Cross-cultural rapport

Multi-step instructions

Education

High school diploma

60 college credits or ETS test 460

Experience with special education

Job description

Saginaw Public Schools in Saginaw, MI is seeking Special Education Paraprofessionals for ECDD classrooms. You will support teachers, assist with IEP objectives, monitor student behavior, and help with health/hygiene tasks.

Strong communication and adaptability are essential in a diverse urban setting. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, 60 college credits or ETS Paraprofessional test, and some experience with special education is preferred.