Paraprofessional, Severe Cognitive Impairment - Millet Learning Center

Saginaw Intermediate School District; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw Intermediate School District's Millet Learning Center is seeking a paraprofessional to support students with severe cognitive impairments under the direction of certified teachers.

The role encompasses instructional and non-instructional assistance, behavior support, data collection, student handling, transportation support, and strict adherence to safety and confidentiality policies. Willingness to train is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Experience with students or disabilities preferred.
• Willing to perform personal care for students as needed.
• Ability to work effectively with Administration, staff, students and parents.
• Good oral and written communication, comprehension and math skills.
• Good attendance history.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction at various locations under the direction of a certified teacher.
• Provide direct and/or standby assistance with feeding, toileting, health care, and related medical services as legally allowable.
• Able to teach basic and intermediate vocational skills necessary to obtain a job.
• Collect and calculate instructional data from observation and student work.
• Implement and monitor behavior treatment plans under the direction of a certified teacher.
• Implement activities as written in the lesson plans provided by a teacher.
• Provide non-instructional services to students, such as mobility, health and safety, loading/unloading buses, monitoring lunchroom, and other unstructured time.
• Safely transport students to various locations in the community using a school-provided vehicle (minivan).
• Maintain the confidentiality of information about any student, parent, and/or staff member.
• Have a positive attitude when working with students, parents, other staff members, and community members.
• Assist in a 2-person team with lifting of students weighing 75 lbs. or more.
• Assist with securing wheelchairs on buses and other duties to provide a safe environment while traveling on a bus.
• Ensure a safe environment for students at all times.
• Model and promote a positive image of self and the organization in the community.
• Must be willing to receive additional training to improve job skills.

Skills

Instruction

Direct assistance

Vocational skills

Data collection

Behavior plans

Lesson execution

Non-instructional services

Transportation

Confidentiality

Communication

Team lifting 75 lbs

Bus safety

Positive attitude

Training willingness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Paraprofessional, Severe Cognitive Impairment - Millet Learning Center

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Millet Learning Center Principal and Assistant Principal

GENERAL SUMMARY:

These positions will provide instructional and non-instructional services to students with disabilities as outlined by the Building Administrators and/or Transitions Center Teachers.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

The person will have the ability to:

1. Provide instruction at various locations, including school and community settings, to students under the meaningful direction of a certified teacher.
2. Provide direct and/or standby assistance with feeding, toileting, health care, and related medical services, as legally allowable, for students.
3. Able to teach basic and intermediate vocational skills necessary to obtain a job.
4. Collect and calculate instructional data collected through observation and/or student work.
5. Implement and/or monitor behavior treatment plans under the direction of a certified teacher.
6. Implement activities as written in the lesson plans provided by a teacher.
7. Provide non-instructional services to students, such as, but not limited to: student mobility, general health and safety, loading/unloading buses, monitoring the lunchroom, and other unstructured time.
8. Safely transport students to various locations in the community using a school-provided vehicle (minivan).
9. Maintain the confidentiality of information about any student, parent, and/or staff member.
10. Have a positive attitude when working with students, parents, other staff members, and community members.
11. Assist in a 2-person team with the lifting of students weighing 75 lbs. or more.
12. Assist with securing wheelchairs on buses, and any other duties that are necessary to provide a safe environment for students while traveling on a bus during the school day.
13. Ensure a safe environment for students at all times.
14. Model and promote a positive image of self and the organization when in the community.
15. Must be willing to receive additional training to improve job skills.

MARGINAL SKILLS:

1. Maintenance and disinfecting of classroom equipment.
2. Other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or GED.
2. Basic computer skills.
3. Experience working with students, students with disabilities, or as a trainer is preferred
4. Must be willing to perform personal care for students as needed
5. Must be able to work effectively with Administration, co-workers, students, and parents.
6. Must have good oral/written communication, comprehension, and math skills.
7. Must have a good attendance history.
8. Must have a valid driver’s license with less than 3 points to be able to drive District vehicles.

TESTING MAY BE ADMINISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

Arithmetic, spelling, vocabulary, number comparison, name comparison, and writing ability.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, disability, age, or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designate to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of Human Resources

Saginaw Intermediate School District

3933 Barnard Road

Saginaw, MI 48603

Telephone: [phone]