Special Education Paraeducator for the Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Oakland Human Resources Consortium; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

West Bloomfield School District seeks a Special Education Paraeducator for the Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The role supports students with special needs, maintains confidentiality, and collaborates with a diverse educational team to implement behavioral and living skills programs.

The position offers a 6.75-hour day schedule. Starting salary is described as per the Paraeducator contract, with CPI training required and ongoing annual certification.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of students with special needs.
• High initiative and energy with ability to adapt quickly.
• Proficiency with computers, Word, Excel and the Internet.

Responsibilities

• Meet physical demands of the job (running, kneeling, floor work, lifting).
• Work with students individually or in groups in various environments (lunchroom, hallway, playground, classroom, community).
• Assist in implementing behavior/medical plans and observe/record behavior data.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals with different teaching styles.
• Modify and adjust assignments to fit individual functioning levels and interpret IEP goals/objectives.
• Assist and participate in teaching basic living skills including toileting and feeding.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Attend CPI training and maintain annual certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Special needs knowledge

Initiative & adaptability

Computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Internet

Job description

Special Education Paraeducator for the Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder JobID: 18347

• Possess knowledge of students with special needs.
• High degree of initiative and energy level along with the ability to spontaneously adapt to new situations.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, Microsoft Word, Excel and the Internet.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including but not limited to: running, kneeling, sitting on the floor, rising from the floor, bending, lifting.
• Ability to work with and manage student behavior individually, in groups and in a variety of learning environments (lunchroom, hallway, playground, classroom, community, etc.).
• Ability to implement behavior plans/systems and/or medical plans developed by the team, including the ability to assist in observing and recording behavior data.
• Ability to be a productive, contributing member of building team; including working with a variety Of professional staff with diverse teaching styles.
• Be competent in basic academic areas in order to be able to modify and adjust assignments for students based on individual functioning level.
• Possess the ability to interpret and understand IEP goals/objectives for students.
• Must be willing to assist and participate with teaching basic living skills including toileting and feeding.
• Possess the ability to maintain student confidentiality.
• Must attend and successfully complete CPI training ASAP (at the next available training in district/ county) and maintain certification annually with annual training to be offered in August.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

SCHEDULE

6.75 hours/day

SALARY

In accordance with the current Paraeducator Contract.

Program Paraeducators - Classification 46 / Starting Salary: $16.40 per hour

The West Bloomfield School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.