Part Time Paraprofessional - Special Education Student Support

Midland Public Schools Inc; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Midland Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to work one-on-one with students who receive special education support. The role is part-time, with up to 29 hours per week, Monday through Friday when instruction is in session.

The starting wage is $15.50 per hour and advances per the Midland Federation of Paraprofessionals Master Bargaining Agreement. The position requires HQ status, a high school diploma, and 60 college credits or an associate degree or ParaPro score.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: Highschool diploma or equivalent
• REQUIRED: HQ Status
• 60 college credits OR Associate's degree or higher OR ParaPro 460+ score (ETS)

Responsibilities

• 1:1 Student Support
• Access to Support
• Lunch Supervision
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Org & time mgmt

Dependable attendance

Explain curriculum expectations

Team collaboration

Positive student guidance

Tech basics

Personal care support

Mobility

Behavior management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HQ status

60 college credits

Associate's degree or higher

ETS ParaPro 460+

Job description

Job Summary

The Special Education Paraprofessional works one-on-one with students receiving special education support.

Assignment Information

• Part-Time
• Up to 29 Hours/Week
• Monday - Friday (when instruction is in session)
• $15.50/Hour - Starting wage is based on the current Midland Federation of Paraprofessionals Master Bargaining Agreement

Assignment Functions and Responsibilities

The job is not limited to any or all of the following functions and responsibilities:1:1 Student Support

• 1:1 Student Support
• Access to Support
• Lunch Supervision
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education

• REQUIRED: Highschool diploma or equivalent
• REQUIRED: Highly Qualified (HQ) Status
• Completed minimum of 60 college credits-or-
• Hold an Associate's Degree or higher-or-
• ETS ParaPro Assessment Qualifying score of 460+.The ETS ParaPro Assessment is a general aptitude test used to assess the skills and knowledge of prospective and practicing paraprofessionals in areas like reading, writing, and math, according to ETS.
• PREFERRED: CPR/First Aid certified(willing to be provided training)

Essential Skills and Abilities

The job is not limited to any or all of the following skills and abilities:

• Proven organization and time management skills
• Dependable Attendance
• Ability to explain curriculum expectations following directive from teacher
• Ability to work professionally with staff, students, parents and other providers
• Ability to provide positive guidance to students in a manner that communicates dignity and respect
• Basic understanding of technology
• Ability to assist with personal care needs
• Able to sit, stand, bend, and walk frequently
• Some lifting may be required
• Experience and/or knowledge of behavioral management techniques

Come join Midland Public Schools!

The District is uniquely linked to and intertwined with the surrounding community and boasts a strong tradition and expectation of exceptional academics. Midland Public Schools holds a high concentration of STEM-degreed individuals and readily offers business needs for strong-skilled trades. The district is located adjacent to the world headquarters of Dow Chemical as well as large employers, such as MyMichigan Health, Dupont, and Corteva. Midland provides big-city amenities with a small-town feel and is the home to Midland Center for the Arts, Greater Midland Community Center, Great Lakes Loons/Dow Diamond, Dow Gardens and the Whiting Forest home of the 1,400-foot-long canopy walk, soaring up to 40 feet above the ground.

Please visit the Midland Public Schools website for more information and enjoy the Midland Awaits video where you’ll learn more about why Midland is the perfect place to work, live and play!

Thank you for your interest in Midland Public Schools!

Midland Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, identity, marital status, familial status, genetic information, age, weight, height, national origin, disability, or other legally-protected characteristic, in its programs, activities, or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Associate Superintendent/Human Resources, 600 E. Carpenter Rd., Midland, MI 48640.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.

District administration reserves the right to alter or amend job descriptions at any time. This job is not limited to any or all of the listed qualifications or functions.