Student Support Specialist (SSP)

Swartz Creek Community Schools; Swartz Creek (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Swartz Creek Community School District is seeking a paraeducator to assist students with disabilities and at-risk students. You will follow guidance from teachers, provide redirection, and support PBIS structures in the classroom.

The role requires CPI training, a degree or 60 credits (or Parapro test) and a commitment to regular attendance. This is a non-exempt, on-site position in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Must have degree OR 60 credit hours or have taken and passed the Parapro test.
• CPI training is mandatory for employment.
• Experience assisting students with disabilities or at-risk students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take guidance from classroom staff and principal.
• Provide positive redirection and encourage engagement in classroom structures.
• Model positive interactions between students and peers.
• Communicate with parents and other stakeholders as directed.

Skills

ABA strategies

PBIS

CPI training

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree or 60 credits OR Parapro test

Job description

Qualifications:

Must have a degree OR 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university OR have taken or will take and pass the ETS Parapro test before being hired.

Job Functions:

• Takes guidance from the classroom teacher, special education teacher, social worker, and principal
• Provide positive redirection and encouragement to engage in the classroom structures
• Model, foster, and encourage positive engagement between student and classroom peers
• Communicate with all stakeholders, including parent as directed
• Assist in the carryover and independent utilization of ABA strategies being taught
• Works closely with a student who have disabilities and/or are at-risk, which may include but is not limited to medical needs, academic needs, or behavior needs
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training is mandatory for employment
• Assist in the development of PBIS support structures
• Other medical, academic, and behavior support duties as assigned
• Assist in the development of PBIS support structures
• Punctual, regular, & consistent attendance is required

Assisting Students with:

• Self-care
• Working independently
• Time on task support
• Work completion support
• Compliance both academically and behaviorally

FLSA:

NON-EXEMPT

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Swartz Creek Community School District that no person shall be subjected to discrimination during any program, activity, or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, or any disability that does not impair the individual's ability to perform adequately.