Intensive Support Program Paraprofessional

Hillsdale County ISD; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsdale County Intermediate School District is seeking an Intensive Support Program Paraprofessional to assist students with daily routines, 1:1 and small-group instruction, and behavioral support under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

The role emphasizes data collection, communication with staff, and maintaining safety and confidentiality, with a focus on supporting students with disabilities and ensuring consistent attendance.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform tasks that require physical strength, stamina and mobility.
• Knowledge of techniques and strategies to de-escalate tense situations and CPI certified.
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals in person and over the phone.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist students in daily routines across classroom activities.
• Assist in collecting data and completing daily reports for progress.
• Initiate and follow through with behavioral interventions as designated by the teacher.
• Communicate student progress and concerns to teachers.
• Participate in planning meetings regarding curricular expectations and student needs.
• Assist in 1:1 or small group instruction as directed by the teacher.

Skills

Physical stamina

De-escalation

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Education

CPI certification

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Intensive Support Program Paraprofessional

• Monitor and assist students as needed in their daily routines across the classroom activities and/or settings.
• Assist in collecting data and completing daily reports for behavioral or academic progress as requested by the teacher.
• Initiate and follow through with behavioral interventions as designated and demonstrated by the classroom teacher.
• Appropriately communicate student progress and/or concerns as requested by the teacher.
• Participate in planning meetings regarding classroom curricular expectations as well as student needs across all developmental areas.
• Assist and/or facilitate in teaching individuals in 1:1, small group, instruction as designated and demonstrated by the teacher.
• Assist individual students as necessary to follow routines, follow directions, follow an individual schedule, and/or complete tasks.
• Monitor students at all times including on/off the bus, lunch, and times of transition.
• Meet students in the morning to unload buses and assist with loading or unloading as necessary
• Assist with students requiring self-help skills in the areas of safety, eating, and toileting.
• Facilitate the teaching procedures demonstrated by the classroom teacher for small groups including errorless learning and verbal behavior techniques.
• Create materials as time allows and directed by the teacher.
• Clean up after students as necessary and at the end of the day.
• Prepare room daily for instruction in the morning or end of the day as designated by the teacher.
• Assist in helping a student develop necessary skills in the general education environment.
• Commitment to working with individuals with disabilities, especially those with significant academic and behavioral challenges.
• Physical demands include: standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting and/or moving students and moving furniture
• Demonstrate a pattern of excellent attendance
• Ability and willingness to perform lifts and transfers and assist with personal care needs of students at assigned grade level
• Flexibility to work in many different classrooms/environments.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and student matters.
• Maintain professional communication with classroom staff, school administration and ancillary staff
• Complete incident reports as needed

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform tasks that require physical strength, stamina and mobility, including standing, walking, bending, reaching and lifting and/or moving students
• Skilled in the safe transfer of students using proper body mechanics and lifting aides for heavy or immobile individuals.
• Ability to lift students with assistance or independently, based on protocols
• Knowledge of techniques and strategies to de-escalate tense or volatile situations and CPI certified
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals in person and over the phone.
• Strong ability to understand and navigate technical systems

Hillsdale County Intermediate School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hillsdale County Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability or any other legally prohibited basis in admission or access to District programs and activities.