Technical Assistant: ASD

Lansing School District

Lansing (MI)

On-site

USD 27,552 - 32,993

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Special Education Technical Assistant to support students with special needs. In this fulfilling role, you will work closely with students, helping them thrive in a nurturing environment. Your responsibilities will include building meaningful relationships, ensuring student safety, and collaborating with teachers to enhance learning experiences. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and possess the necessary qualifications, this is a wonderful opportunity to join a mission-driven team committed to educational excellence.

Qualifications

Must have an Associate's Degree or equivalent qualifications.
Experience with special education needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and success of students in a supportive role.
Build relationships with students and parents for a welcoming environment.
Assist teachers in engaging students during lessons.

Skills

Passion for working with students

Ability to prioritize tasks

Relationship building with students and parents

Feedback incorporation

Education

Associate's Degree

60 completed college credits

Proof of passing the ETS Paraprofessional Exam

Job description

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Lansing School District provided pay range

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $23.95/hr

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 Special Education Technical Assistant. This individual will help ensure the safety and success of all students in the building. Special Education Technical 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, Special Education Technical Assistants support students with special education needs.

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

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. 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.

We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.

Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.

External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.

Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.

Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!

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).

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

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