Specialized Assistant: RR

Lansingschools; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lansing School District is hiring a Specialized Assistant to support students in Grades K-4, including those with disabilities. You will help ensure safety, engagement, and collaboration with teachers, parents, and families, with emphasis on small group and one-on-one support and understanding IEPs and RTI processes.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate’s Degree or 60 college credits and have passed the ETS Paraprofessional Exam, with a passion for educational equity in a diverse urban

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 60 completed college credits.
• Proof of passing the ETS Paraprofessional Exam.
• Previous experience working with students in small group and RTI settings.
• Understanding of how to read and understand a student’s IEP.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment.
• Support teachers in ensuring that students are engaged and supported during lessons.
• Interact with parents and families.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission.

Education

Associate’s Degree or 60 completed college credits

Job description

Overview

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.

Position Summary

We are hiring a Specialized Assistant. This individual will help ensure the safety and success of students in the building that they are assigned to, which are often students with disabilities. Specialized Assistants build relationships with students, support teachers in ensuring that students are engaged and supported during lessons, and interact with parents and families. They are a crucial component of a student’s support structure at school. Often, Specialized Assistants support students with special education needs and disabilities. The position works directly with Grades K-4.

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment.
• Support teachers in ensuring that students are engaged and supported during lessons.
• Interact with parents and families.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 60 completed college credits.
• Proof of passing the ETS Paraprofessional Exam.
• Previous experience working with students in small group and RTI settings.
• Understanding of how to read and understand a student’s IEP.
• Desire to become a certified teacher long term.
• Demonstrate passion for working with students, especially in one‑on‑one and small group situations, and especially with students with special education needs.

Physical Requirements

• 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. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.