Special Education Paraprofessional: Empower Student Growth

Ann Arbor Public Schools; Michigan; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ypsilanti Community Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional (Special Education) at Ypsilanti Community High School to support students with exceptional learning needs and assist in implementing IEP goals; this role collaborates with teachers to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Starting wage is $15.84 per hour; duties include assisting with materials, data collection, behavior support, and transportation as needed; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with transcripts.
• Ability to implement strategies for student independence.
• Ability to follow data collection information to support functional behavioral assessment.
• Experience in student behavior management.
• Experience in health care procedures and personal care.
• Familiarity with two-person lifting and transfers with power wheelchair.
• Ability to use Non-Violent Crisis Intervention techniques.

Responsibilities

• Respond to varying abilities and behaviors of students.
• Create a positive engaging classroom environment.
• Work as a team to solve problems and implement quality programming.
• Assist with meeting program and student goals (IEP related).
• Record student progress and assist data collection objectively.
• Support integration of individuals with special learning needs in general education.

Skills

Behavior management

Oral feeding

Health care plans

Two-person lifting

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Data collection

Autonomy

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ypsilanti Community Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional (Special Education) at Ypsilanti Community High School to support students with exceptional learning needs and assist in implementing IEP goals; this role collaborates with teachers to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Starting wage is $15.84 per hour; duties include assisting with materials, data collection, behavior support, and transportation as needed; strong communication and teamwork are essential.