Special Education Paraprofessionals - Three Fires Elementary

Job Description

Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessionals (Special Needs Aides)

Reports To: Principal/Assistant Principal

Status: 10 month position;
Student days

Location: Three Fires Elementary School

Days/

Hours:

Monday
- Friday;
Daily schedule will be set according to student needs (29.5 hours/week)

A Special Education Paraprofessional provides academic, social, and/or behavior support to students with special education needs in order to enhance their success within the general education setting. Support may be provided individually or within small groups.

• Support student achievement within the general/special education classroom.
• Assist in the monitoring and implementation of behavior intervention plans.
• Monitor student performance to ensure assignments are being completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with parents and staff within the school building.
• Adapting/modifying classroom materials, per teacher direction, accessible to students with special needs.
• May assist with individual student needs such as navigating the hallways and toileting.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and the community.
• Participates in in-service training programs as approved.
• Regularly, predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and have the requisite knowledge, skill and/or ability referenced below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

None.

High school diploma (or equivalent); and must meet one of the following requirements:

• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours);
  or
• Obtain an Associate's Degree (or higher); or
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment:
  • Knowledge of, and ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing and mathematics or
  • Knowledge of, and ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
• ETS Para Pro Assessment: A passing score of 460 is required.
  OR
• Michigan Test for Teacher Certification
  - Basic Skills (MTTC) – A passing score on the Basic Skills Test MTTC is required.
  OR
• SAT (taken on or after March 5, 2016):
  Evidence-based Reading & Writing – 480;
  Mathematics – 530 OR
• ACT (taken between January 1, 1989 and October 1, 2017):
  Reading – 22;
  Combined English/Writing – 22;
  Mathematics – 22 OR
• Michigan Merit Examination (MME) (taken between January 1, 2007 and January 31, 2015):
  Reading – 1108;
  Writing – 1129;
  Mathematics – 1116 OR
• Work Keys (taken before June 1, 2017):
  Reading for Information Level 4 minimum;
  Applied Mathematics Level 4 minimum;
  Writing Level 3 minimum.

Note: If you're selected for this position, official transcripts will be required. Also, if you're selected and need to take the ETS Parapro Assessment, please contact Colleen Swanson at

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English language;
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos; and
• Ability to work with the general public and students.

Basic computer skills.

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of District requirements and Board policies / administrative guidelines;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, speaking clearly and communicating thoughts succinctly;
• Excellent grammatical, spelling and punctuation skills;
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism with minimal supervision;
• Proficient in problem solving skills;
• Accurate and detail oriented;
• Ability to portray a professional demeanor in appearance and behavior; and
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students,…