Specialized Assistant: Autism Spectrum Disorder

Lansing School District; Lansing (MI); Sur place; USD 27 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Lansing School District in Lansing, MI is seeking a Paraprofessional to provide 1:1 support for a student with ASD at Everett. This 0.875 FTE role spans 7 hours per day within a diverse urban district committed to safe, nurturing learning environments.

Responsibilities include assisting students, prioritizing tasks, ensuring safety, incorporating feedback, building relationships with students and parents, and supporting the district mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Associate’s Degree, 60 college credits, ETS Paraprofessional Exam.

Responsabilités

• Demonstrate passion for working with students, especially in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Prioritize tasks as assigned by teachers and school leaders.
• Ensure safety of students on caseload.
• Incorporate feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and PD sessions.
• Build relationships with students and parents to create a safe, welcoming learning environment.
• Other duties to support Lansing School District mission.

Connaissances

Small group RTI experience

IEP understanding

Teach certification aspiration

Formation

Associate’s Degree

60 college credits

ETS Paraprofessional Exam

Description du poste

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

This role will support a student with ASD 1:1 at Everett.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree
• 60 completed college credits
• Proof of passing the ETS Paraprofessional Exam

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with students in small group and RTI settings
• Understanding of how to read and understand a student’s IEP<li>
• Desire to become a certified teacher long term

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate passion for working with students, especially in one on one and small group situations, and especially students with special education needs
• Effectively prioritize tasks as assigned by teachers and school leaders
• Ensure safety of students on caseload
• Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position
• Must be able to stand, walk, and move quickly between indoor and outdoor settings for extended periods
• Regularly required to bend, kneel, crouch, and assist with physical transfers or interventions involving students
• Must be able to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds as needed
• Frequent verbal communication is required to support students, coordinate with staff, and manage emergent situations
• Occasional use of computers, radios, and other communication or documentation tools
• May be exposed to noise, weather conditions, and other elements associated with a school environment
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

This is a 0.875 FTE role (7 hours/day).