Special Education Paraprofessional - CI Classroom Support

Comstock Public Schools; Comstock Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance or $2,000 cash-in-lie

Vision, Dental and Life Insurance

Paid Spring Break Vacation

Job summary

Comstock Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for Comstock High School to support students in a Moderate Cognitive Impairment classroom. The position requires 35 hours per week and an immediate start.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the specified qualifications (AA, BA, 60 hours, or ACT WorkKeys). District support includes benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; and one of the following.
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• 60 hours of coursework
• Passed the ACT WorkKeys exam
• Employees who have worked for the district for one school year are eligible to have the district pay for one ACT WorkKeys or the Parapro Assessment ETS Test to become qualified.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning in a Moderate Cognitive Impairment Classroom.
• Implement activities/lesson plans as directed by the special education instructor.
• Support classroom environment and program as directed.
• Assist with IEP accommodations, modifications, and instructional supports as directed.
• Attend professional development outside of the academic day as scheduled by the principal.
• Assist children with educational, physical, personal, and emotional needs.
• Implement behavioral strategies as directed by the special education teacher.
• Collect student data as directed by the teacher.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

Skills

Confidentiality

Student rapport

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Classroom support

Behavior management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

60 hours of coursework

ACT WorkKeys

Job description

Comstock Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for Comstock High School to support students in a Moderate Cognitive Impairment classroom. The position requires 35 hours per week and an immediate start.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the specified qualifications (AA, BA, 60 hours, or ACT WorkKeys). District support includes benefits and opportunities for professional development.