Special Education Paraprofessional - Classroom Support

Sylvania; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Diverse education community

Collaborative environment

Strong student outcomes focus

Job summary

East Lansing Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support teachers and students at Red Cedar Elementary. The role involves instructional support, behavior reinforcement, attendance and clerical tasks under supervision of the building principal.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and experience with diverse learners. The position offers hourly pay under the ELESPA contract and a start ASAP with a deadline of September 16,

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• The demonstrated ability to use basic office and audiovisual equipment is required.
• The demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing is required.
• The demonstrated ability to work with students at varying age/developmental levels is required.
• The demonstrated ability to work with computer programs including basic word processing is desired.
• The ability to carry out lesson plans for small groups and/or individual students or modify lesson plans or materials as needed is required.
• The ability to push and/or pull up to 220 pounds on a wheeled cart is required.
• The ability and willingness to participate in and implement CPI training and other relevant training.
• May be required to assist with Community Based Instruction activities, depending on the student’s IEP.
• Training and experience working with children having cognitive impairments, emotional impairments or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides group or individualized academic instruction, remediation or guided practice using instructional objectives and lessons developed by the teacher.
• Implements program-wide and individual student behavior intervention programs, including monitoring behavior data collection, preparing incident reports, physical intervention and reward system under the direction of classroom teachers.
• Supervises and monitors students within non-structured settings (i.e. arrival, departure, lunch and recess).
• Collects information on and summarizes student progress toward achievement of IEP goals/objectives under the direction of classroom teachers.
• Assists in the development, maintenance, and adaptation of instructional materials under the direction of classroom teachers.
• Records attendance, maintains records, and performs other clerical tasks under the direction of classroom teachers.
• Assists in the use of instructional technology under the direction of classroom teachers.
• Cleans and sanitizes classroom equipment according to district standards.
• Supervises students under teacher direction within school or community based instructional settings.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned by classroom teachers or the supervising administrator.
• Provides medical supports in the bathroom (toileting assistance).

Skills

Basic office equipment

Verbal and written communication

Age/developmental level flexibility

Word processing

CPI training

Lifting up to 220 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with children with cognitive impairments or ASD preferred

Job description

East Lansing Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support teachers and students at Red Cedar Elementary. The role involves instructional support, behavior reinforcement, attendance and clerical tasks under supervision of the building principal.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and experience with diverse learners. The position offers hourly pay under the ELESPA contract and a start ASAP with a deadline of September 16,