Special Education Aide- Transitions- MOCI

Young World Physical Education; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 20,502 - 29,200; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Special Education Aide to join their team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This full-time position involves providing educational support to scholars with disabilities, assisting with daily living needs, and participating in various activities under teacher supervision. Candidates must have completed at least 60 college credits and possess an associate's degree or higher. The role offers an hourly wage of $18.04 and requires strong communication skills and the ability to work well with others.

Qualifications

• Completed a minimum of 60 college credits earned.
• Obtained an associate's or higher degree.
• Obtained a passing score on an MDE approved ETS Paraprofessional assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in behavioral management and academic transition strategies.
• Supervise school day activities to ensure safety.
• Lift and transfer scholars as needed.
• Prepare materials under the direction of a certified teacher.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Work well with others

Deal with parents and staff members tactfully

Safely restrain scholars when necessary

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Completed 60 college credits

Job description

Special Education Aide - Transitions (MOCI)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Job Details

• Job ID: 5655583
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Yesterday
• Starting Date: To Be Determined
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $18.04 per hour
• Citizenship/residency or work visa: Required

Job Description

Job Summary: The Special Education Aide works as a team member in providing a quality educational program for scholars with disabilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of behavioral management and academic transition strategies.
• Actively participate in building activities, meetings, conferences, IEPs, swimming or pool activities, lunch, community-based instruction, and other activities as assigned.
• Present lessons, assist in instruction, and prepare materials under the direction of a certified teacher.
• Assist with transportation loading/unloading of buses and city transportation.
• Transport small groups of scholars to activities when necessary.
• Inform the certified teacher of any specific needs or concerns regarding scholars.
• Follow suggestions from related service providers as directed.
• Assist in implementing a community-based functional instructional program.
• Assist with the medical, adaptive daily living, and self-care needs of scholars (e.g., eating, hygiene, toileting, diapering).
• Lift and transfer scholars as needed.
• Assist in preparing scholars for pool activities and support them under WSI supervision.
• Assist in behavioral, academic, and vocational interventions as needed.
• Perform record-keeping and organizational tasks (attendance, food service records, behavior plan charting, Medicaid billing, etc.).
• Interact with co-workers, administration, scholars, parents, and community in a professional supportive manner.
• Serve as a positive role model.
• Assist in arranging and managing the physical setting to facilitate learning.
• Supervise school day activities (before and after school, lunch, recess, bus loading/unloading) to ensure safety.
• Demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required education and experience:

• Completed a minimum of 60 college credits earned
• Obtained an associate’s or higher degree
• Obtained a passing score on an MDE approved ETS Paraprofessional assessment

Preferred qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Work in a variety of weather conditions
• Safely and appropriately restrain scholars when necessary according to approved protocols
• Enter and participate in swimming and/or pool activities with students
• Provide supervision during field trips, activities, and while transporting students
• Physically push wheelchairs and assist with lifting and transferring students
• Supervise scholars to ensure a safe environment
• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Work well with others
• Deal with parents, public, and staff members in a tactful and courteous manner
• Handle confidential information
• Work in a diverse environment

ADA Requirements: Physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions outlined in the original description.

Non-Discrimination Statement: Grand Rapids Public Schools does not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Contact Information

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