Technical Assistant: ASD

Lansing School District; Lansing (MI); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lansing School District is seeking a Specialized Assistant to support students in grades 5-8, particularly those with disabilities. This role is crucial for fostering a safe and engaging learning environment.

A successful candidate will hold an Associate's Degree or equivalent educational credits and demonstrate a passion for working with students. Previous experience and a desire to become a certified teacher are preferred. The district champions diversity and inclusion, offering equal opportunities for all applicants.

Formación

• Must have an Associate’s Degree or equivalent credits.
• Previous experience with students is preferred.
• Desire to pursue teaching certification long term.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in ensuring student safety and success during lessons.
• Build effective relationships with students and parents.
• Prioritize tasks assigned by teachers and leaders.

Conocimientos

Student Engagement

Task Prioritization

Building Relationships

Understanding IEPs

Educación

Associate’s Degree

60 completed college credits

Passing the ETS Paraprofessional Exam

Descripción del empleo

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.

In pursuit of this mission, 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 they work with, 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.

This position will work directly with Grades 5-8.

Minimum Qualifications – Must have one of the following:

• 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
• 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

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.

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).