Paraprofessional - ESI

Portage Public Schools; Portage (MI); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Portage Public Schools seeks a Paraprofessional - ESI (Special Education) at Portage Central Middle School to provide instructional and non-instructional support to students in the least restrictive environment. This role includes assisting in classrooms, supervising with behavior support, and aiding in IEP processes.

The position runs 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., five days a week, at 18 dollars per hour, with duties spanning data collection, small-group work, and daily living skills support as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or the equivalent.
• 60 college credits or an Associate degree or higher or ETS Paraprofessional test accepted.
• Experience working with children and strong interpersonal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher during lessons by following instructions and supporting learning activities.
• Work with individuals or small groups on follow-up activities and record progress.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, and non-instructional periods; reinforce instructions.
• Support in data collection and reporting for IEPS and conferences.
• Assist with medical needs and behavior management as directed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 college credits / Associate degree or higher

Paraprofessional standards test (ETS)

Job description

Paraprofessional - ESI (Special Education)

7.5 Hours Per Day M- F - 7:00 - 3 PM
Portage Central MIddle School
$18/Hour

Job Summary:

Under direction of the teacher, the paraprofessional provides both instructional and non-instructional support to special education students in the least restrictive environment within the school setting. May also serve as a liaison between the special and regular education teachers, be assigned additional or different students at any given time and support teacher reports with additional information at IEP’s and conferences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist teacher during the lesson by finishing assignment instructions.
• Work with individuals or small groups of students on follow-up activities.
• Record data on student performance.
• Remove and put on outer clothing for arrival, recess and dismissal times.
• Assists in lifting and positioning student, diapering, opening thermos/carton, lunch line, feeding, convenient seating at group activities, maintaining time schedules, etc.
• Supervise playground, offsite activities and an independent wheelchair/walker travel to assure safety.
• Assist with medical needs, which may include catheterizing removal and attaching of splints/casts/braces.
• Accompany student in the pool.
• Observe students for the purpose of charting behavior and offer assistance in the administration of behavior modification principles.
• Fill out, distribute and/or collect checklists.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Reinforce instruction by administering drill activities for individuals or small groups.
• Administer and score standardized and criterion referenced tests or teacher made tests.
• Monitor student to develop independence in daily living skills.
• Assist in supervising during non-instructional periods such as snack time, study hall and/or lunch period, free time and/or recess, bathroom breaks, and preparation for gym, lunch, bus, etc.
• Transfer students to and from bus.
• Physically restrain students as needed
• Assist in implementing behavior management programs.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Portage Public Schools Employee Handbook.

The above duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the nature of the work by this position. The listing is not all-inclusive.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• The equivalent of 2 years of college (60 semester credits) or an Associate’s degree or higher OR the successful completion of the MDE approved Paraprofessional standards test (ETS).
• Experience working with children.
• Demonstrated abilities in the area of interpersonal communication.
• A high degree of patience, ability and willingness to learn new skills and take direction.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex(including sexual orientation andgender 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. The following positions at Portage Public Schools have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Human Resources Director Jennifer Meisterheim and Assistant Superintendent of Operations Russell Gerbers. Contact information: 269-323-5000, 8107 Mustang Drive, Portage, Mi 49002