Resource Student Support Specialist

Swartz Creek; Swartz Creek (MI); Hybrid; USD 17,909,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Swartz Creek Community School District is seeking a paraprofessional to support students under the guidance of teachers and administrators. The role includes providing positive redirection, fostering engagement, and assisting with PBIS structures in the classroom.

The position requires either a degree, 60 college credits, or completion of the ETS Parapro test, and CPI/Ukeru training is mandatory. Expect school-site duties with structured attendance and some supervision responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree OR 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university OR have taken or will take and pass the ETS Parapro test before being hired.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) and/or Ukeru training is mandatory for employment.

Responsibilities

• Take guidance from classroom teachers, special education teacher, social worker, and principal.
• Provide positive redirection and encouragement to engage in the classroom structures.
• Model, foster, and encourage positive engagement between student and classroom peers.
• Communicate with all stakeholders, including parent as directed.
• Assist in the carryover and independent utilization of strategies being taught.
• Work closely with a student who has disabilities and/or are at-risk, including medical, academic, or behavior needs.
• Assist in the development of PBIS support structures.
• Limited lunch and recess supervision duties.

Skills

CPI training

Positive engagement

Education

Degree or 60 credit hours or Parapro test

Job description

Swartz Creek Community School District is seeking a paraprofessional to support students under the guidance of teachers and administrators. The role includes providing positive redirection, fostering engagement, and assisting with PBIS structures in the classroom.

The position requires either a degree, 60 college credits, or completion of the ETS Parapro test, and CPI/Ukeru training is mandatory. Expect school-site duties with structured attendance and some supervision responsibilities.