Special Education Paraeducator: 1:1 & Small-Group Support

HOLLY AREA SCHOOLS; Holly (MI); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Holly Area Schools is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support students under the direction of a teacher. You will assist with small groups and 1:1 instruction, help implement accommodations, and maintain a safe learning environment.

You will collect progress data, apply behavior supports, and aid with materials and transitions. This role requires a high school diploma and a Parapro assessment; report to the Director of Special Education.

Formación

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree or at least 60 semester credit hours from an accredited University.
• Successful Score on ETS Parapro Assessment.
• Support instructional under the direction of a teacher (small groups; 1:1; classroom support).
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Implement accommodations, modifications, and behavior plans as directed.
• Reinforce academic, social, and communication skills through guided practice and prompting.
• Collect data on student progress, behavior, and engagement using provided tools.
• Use de-escalation, crisis-prevention, and positive behavior supports per training and policy.
• Support students during transitions, recess, arrival/dismissal, and specials as assigned.
• Assist with preparation of instructional materials and classroom organization, related to the student's IEP accommodations under the direction of the student's special education team.
• Provide personal-care assistance when required (toileting; feeding; hand-over-hand support; mobility assistance).
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all District and legal guidelines and policies.
• Work to promote student independence.

Responsabilidades

• Remain in a stationary position (seated or standing) for extended periods.
• Move throughout the classroom/building environment to supervise & support students.
• Safely perform physical prompts or assistance with student mobility, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and/or crouch to assist students at desk/floor level.
• Lift and/or reposition up to 15 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Respond quickly to student safety needs (intervening in a conflict; activating emergency protocol).
• Tolerate typical school environmental conditions (noise; movement; frequent transitions).
• Assist students with problem solving when adjustment and academic problems arise.
• Provide staff support in an educational environment.
• Physically manage students when they are in danger of hurting themselves or others.

Conocimientos

Paraprofessional

Instructional support

Data collection

De-escalation training

Behavior supports

Student supervision

Educación

Associate's Degree or 60 credit hours

Descripción del empleo

Holly Area Schools is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support students under the direction of a teacher. You will assist with small groups and 1:1 instruction, help implement accommodations, and maintain a safe learning environment.

You will collect progress data, apply behavior supports, and aid with materials and transitions. This role requires a high school diploma and a Parapro assessment; report to the Director of Special Education.