Level Program Paraeducator

Oakland Human Resources Consortium; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Bloomfield School District is seeking a paraeducator to support students with special needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and cognitive impairments, in a full-time role. The position requires initiative, adaptability, and teamwork in diverse learning environments.

You will implement behavior plans and assist with basic living skills, observe and record behavior data, and collaborate with staff to meet IEP goals while maintaining student confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of students with special needs; prefer experience with ASD and cognitive impairments.
• High initiative and energy; ability to adapt to new situations.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Internet.
• Ability to meet physical demands (standing, lifting, floor activities).
• Ability to implement and observe behavior/medical plans and record data.
• Ability to work with a diverse team and modify assignments by student level.
• Interpret and understand IEP goals/objectives for students.
• Must maintain student confidentiality and complete CPI training annually.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching basic living skills including toileting and feeding.
• Carry out behavior plans and observe/record behavior data.
• Support students in various learning environments and group settings.
• Collaborate with professional staff to support individualized instruction.

Skills

Special education knowledge

ASD experience

Cognitive impairments experience

Initiative

Adaptability

Behavior management

Rapport with students

Confidentiality

Interpreting IEP goals

Living skills support

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Internet

Job description

• Possess knowledge of students with special needs; prefer experience with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Cognitive Impairments.
• High degree of initiative and energy level along with the ability to spontaneously adapt to new situations.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, Microsoft Word, Excel and the Internet.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including but not limited to: running, kneeling, sitting on the floor, rising from the floor, bending, lifting.
• Ability to work with and manage student behavior individually, in groups and in a variety of learning environments (lunchroom, hallway, playground, classroom, community, etc.).
• Ability to implement behavior plans/systems and/or medical plans developed by the team, including the ability to assist in observing and recording behavior data.
• Ability to be a productive, contributing member of building team; including working with a variety of professional staff with diverse teaching styles.
• Be competent in basic academic areas in order to be able to modify and adjust assignments for students based on individual functioning level.
• Possess the ability to interpret and understand IEP goals/objectives for students.
• Must have a working understanding of various disabilities and the ability to develop a rapport with Special Education students.
• Must be willing to assist and participate with teaching basic living skills including toileting and feeding.
• Possess the ability to maintain student confidentiality.
• Must attend and successfully complete CPI training ASAP (at the next available training in district/county) and maintain certification annually with annual training to be offered in August.

SALARY:

• In accordance with the current West Bloomfield Paraeducator Association master agreement. Classification 46 / Starting Salary: $16.40 per hour

HOURS:

• 6.75 hours per day (full time).

The West Bloomfield School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.