School Paraprofessional: Champion Inclusive Classrooms

Supplemental Health Care, Inc.; Walled Lake (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and pet insurance

401(k) retirement savings

CEU courses via Supplemental U

Job summary

Supplemental Health Care, Inc. is hiring Paraprofessionals to join our school-based teams in Michigan and work alongside teachers to help students with special needs succeed—academically, socially, and emotionally. You’ll support students one-on-one or in small groups, assist with classwork, routines, and mobility, and help implement behavior plans and IEP goals.

Pay is $21.25–$22.90 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance, a 401(k), and access to CEU courses

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent AND either a Passing Score on the ETS ParaPro Exam OR an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or at least two years of study (defined as 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours) at an accredited college.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children
• Prior experience working with children with special needs, physical/mental disabilities, or behavior management
• Proficient in the use of standard computer applications
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with existing staff
• Supporting students one-on-one or in small groups with classwork, communication, and daily routines
• Helping implement behavior plans and IEP goals with care and consistency
• Assisting students with special needs who may require help with mobility, personal care, or emotional regulation
• Creating a positive learning environment where all students can thrive
• Teaming up with teachers, therapists, and staff to make school a great place to be
• Celebrating small victories every single day
• Willingness to assist with physical or behavioral needs as required

Responsibilities

• Support students with classwork, communication, and daily routines one-on-one or in small groups
• Assist with mobility, personal care, or emotional regulation as needed
• Help implement behavior plans and IEP goals with care and consistency
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and staff to create a positive, inclusive classroom

Skills

Patience and empathy

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

48 semester hours / 72 quarter hours

Job description

Supplemental Health Care, Inc. is hiring Paraprofessionals to join our school-based teams in Michigan and work alongside teachers to help students with special needs succeed—academically, socially, and emotionally. You’ll support students one-on-one or in small groups, assist with classwork, routines, and mobility, and help implement behavior plans and IEP goals.

Pay is $21.25–$22.90 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance, a 401(k), and access to CEU courses