Level IV Classroom Paraprofessional

Oakland Schools; Hazel Park (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazel Park Junior High School in Hazel Park, MI, is seeking a Level IV Paraprofessional to support students under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

The position is a regular school-year, five days a week, 7:40–3:10, with responsibilities including implementing individualized behavioral plans for students with ASD, maintaining confidentiality, and communicating professionally with staff, students, and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Follow individualized Behavioral Plan under direction.
• Good attendance record expected.
• CPI training or willingness to obtain training.
• Work under supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Communicate professionally with teachers, students, parents.
• Handle challenging behaviors with poise and professionalism.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Experience with ASD preferred.
• Be flexible to take on varied classroom tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of students, staff, and correspondence.
• Perform assigned tasks promptly and professionally.
• Act in students' best interests in the absence of admin direction, with tact.
• Perform other duties as directed by the program administrator or staff.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Confidentiality

ASD experience

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CPI training

Job description

Hazel Park Junior High School
Level IV Paraprofessional

• SPECIFICS
• Regular school year position
• The position is 5 days per week, 7:40-3:10

Class 4 on HPPA Salary Schedule

QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants should have experience, meet all state requirements and rate high in the following areas:
• Shall have at least a high school diploma
• 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 ASD, 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 which includes significant cognitive impairments along with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Knowledge of Autism and experience and/or training in working with students with ASD 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.

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