Special Education Aide

Grand Rapids Public Schools Buchanan Elementary School (PreK-5) - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Grand Rapids Public Schools Buchanan Elementary School (PreK-5) - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Grand Rapids Public School District , and Kent ISD

Starting Date: To Be Determined

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION
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Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE

DEPARTMENT: Special Education

BARGAINING UNIT: Union of Grand Rapids Education Support Professional (UGRESP)

WAGE: Determined by the collective bargaining agreement.

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Principal

GRPS MISSION
Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

JOB SUMMARY
The Special Education Aide is responsible for working as a team member in providing a quality educational program for scholars with disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Education and Experience:

• Must have:
  • Completed a minimum of 60 college credits earned: or
  • Obtained an associate’s or higher degree; or
  • Obtained a passing score on an MDE approved ETS Paraprofessional assessment.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be capable of safely and appropriately restraining scholars, when necessary, in accordance with approved protocols."
• Must be able to enter and participate in swimming and/or pool activities with students.
• Must be able to provide supervision during field trips, activities, and while transporting students.
• Must be able to physically push wheelchairs and assist with lifting and transferring students.
• Ability to supervise scholars (observe, listen, assess, react) as needed to ensure a safe environment.
• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to deal with parents, public, and staff members in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of strategies for individual and group behavioral management, academic or transitioning goals.
• Actively participate in building activities, meetings, conferences, IEPs, swimming or pool activities, lunch, community-based instruction, or activities, etc. as determined by the building administration, or assigned certified teacher.
• Present lessons, assist in instruction of information and concepts,…