Special Education Para-Educator: Growth & Impact

Genesee Intermediate School District; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick and Personal Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional Development opportunities

Job summary

Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) seeks a Para-Educator to support students with disabilities in classrooms, community settings, or one-on-one environments. Under licensed staff guidance, you will assist with instructional, behavioral, and health-related activities to help students achieve IEP or IFSP goals.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with preferred college coursework in related fields, and the ability to lift/move students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children/adults with special needs preferred.
• Physical ability to lift/move students and perform essential duties.
• Must meet Michigan DHS Child Abuse and Neglect Registry clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supports students with disabilities in classrooms, community-based experiences, or one-on-one settings.
• Assist with instructional, behavioral, and health-related activities to help students achieve IEP/IFSP goals.
• Under guidance of certified/licensed staff, support learning and safety in various settings.

Skills

Experience with special needs

Physical ability to lift/move students

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College coursework in child development/education/psychology/special education (preferred)

Job description

Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) seeks a Para-Educator to support students with disabilities in classrooms, community settings, or one-on-one environments. Under licensed staff guidance, you will assist with instructional, behavioral, and health-related activities to help students achieve IEP or IFSP goals.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with preferred college coursework in related fields, and the ability to lift/move students.