Special Education Paraprofessional: Impactful Support

Saginaw Area Consortium; Zilwaukee (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw Area Consortium is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist with supervising and instructing students in special education settings. This role requires skills in adapting activities and supporting instructional tasks while maintaining a positive and safe learning environment.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and demonstrate knowledge of child development. Previous experience with special education students is preferred and essential for fostering student success.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of 60 semester hours of credit or pass the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment Test.
• Previous experience working with special education students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities and assignments under the supervision of the teacher.
• Support instructional activities with students.
• Instruct special education students one-on-one or in small groups.
• Monitor students during lunch, recess, and field trips.
• Report observations and incidents relating to specific students.

Skills

Instructional procedures

Communication skills

Child development

Behavior patterns knowledge

Classroom equipment operation

Record keeping

Stress management

Working with challenging behaviors

Maintaining confidentiality

Effective communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

60 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university

Job description

Saginaw Area Consortium is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist with supervising and instructing students in special education settings. This role requires skills in adapting activities and supporting instructional tasks while maintaining a positive and safe learning environment.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and demonstrate knowledge of child development. Previous experience with special education students is preferred and essential for fostering student success.