Short Term Paraprofessional (Edustaff)

Applitrack; Beverly Hills (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional for a short-term, 6-week assignment to provide academic and behavioral support to students at Simonds Elementary. Location is Simonds Elementary (GSRP Room) and wage is $15.25 per hour.

Responsibilities include assisting with instructional activities, supervising groups, data collection, and implementation of behavior plans under teacher supervision. CPR/Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training is encouraged, with opportunity for training.

Qualifications

• High School graduate, or equivalent
• Advanced training in a community college or degree-granting institution whose special education instructional aide training program has been approved by the department
• Experience working with students with emotional impairments, autism spectrum disorder, cognitive impairments, and/or physical disabilities, or equivalent experience
• Willingness and ability to conduct necessary physical management and physical care procedures with the students, including activities of daily living, monitoring of medical conditions, and implementing medical procedures for which training has been provided
• Willingness to be trained in CPR, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques, and necessary medical procedures.
• Good health, stamina for assigned duties, and positive attitude toward students
• Willingness and ability to work with students with aggressive and/or anti-social behaviors, e.g., threatening, hitting, kicking, biting, spitting, etc.
• Ability to withstand the stress of the position
• Willingness and ability to manage students in both school and community-based instruction
• Basic computer literacy and operational knowledge of instructional support equipment (video, laminator, copying, projectors, etc)
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, implementation and record-keeping of instructional activities under the direction of teachers and ancillary staff
• Under the direction of the teacher, conduct assigned training activities with small groups of students at various sites, including locations other than the classroom, such as the library, cafeteria, hallways, bathrooms, community-based instruction settings
• Provide instructional assistance under the direction of classroom teacher and ancillary staff
• Supervise and monitor the physical condition of students with such conditions as diabetes and seizure disorders and implement medical procedures as assigned by supervisor
• Properly implement behavior management plans, including crisis intervention procedures. This is likely to include physical management of students.
• Assist in extensive data collection related to behavioral analysis, physical function and instructional progress as directed by professional staff
• Participate in professional development, student staffings, program committees and other meetings as directed by supervisor
• Care for instructional materials when appropriate
• Enter data and prepare reports on computer as designated by teachers and ancillary staff
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Oakland Schools

Lamphere Schools is contracting the services of Edustaff for short term Paraprofessional staff.

Position: Paraprofessional-(short-term/6-week assignment) provides academic and behavioral support to students

Location: Simonds Elementary (GSRP Room)

Wage: $15.25/hr

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate, or equivalent
• or
• Advanced training in a community college or degree-granting institution whose special education instructional aide training program has been approved by the department

• Experience working with students with emotional impairments, autism spectrum disorder, cognitive impairments, and/or physical disabilities, or equivalent experience
• Willingness and ability to conduct necessary physical management and physical care procedures with the students, including activities of daily living, monitoring of medical conditions, and implementing medical procedures for which training has been provided
• Willingness to be trained in CPR, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques, and necessary medical procedures.
• Good health, stamina for assigned duties, and positive attitude toward students
• Willingness and ability to work with students with aggressive and/or anti-social behaviors, e.g., threatening, hitting, kicking, biting, spitting, etc.
• Ability to withstand the stress of the position
• Willingness and ability to manage students in both school and community-based instruction
• Basic computer literacy and operational knowledge of instructional support equipment (video, laminator, copying, projectors, etc)
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation, implementation and record-keeping of instructional activities under the direction of teachers and ancillary staff
• Under the direction of the teacher, conduct assigned training activities with small groups of students at various sites, including locations other than the classroom, such as the library, cafeteria, hallways, bathrooms, community-based instruction settings
• Provide instructional assistance under the direction of classroom teacher and ancillary staff
• Supervise and monitor the physical condition of students with such conditions as diabetes and seizure disorders and implement medical procedures as assigned by supervisor
• Properly implement behavior management plans, including crisis intervention procedures. This is likely to include physical management of students.
• Assist in extensive data collection related to behavioral analysis, physical function and instructional progress as directed by professional staff
• Participate in professional development, student staffings, program committees and other meetings as directed by supervisor
• Care for instructional materials when appropriate
• Enter data and prepare reports on computer as designated by teachers and ancillary staff
• Other duties as assigned

Employment is contingent upon disclosure in accordance with PA-189.
Ability to withstand the strains and successfully manage the responsibilities of the position.
Must demonstrate reliability and punctuality, with a strong record of consistent attendance. Regular and dependable presence during school hours is essential.
All staff members are expected to maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward one another at all times.

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