Special Education Paraprofessional; Contracted EduStaff

Position

Special Education Paraprofessional (Contracted through Edu Staff)

Brandon Middle School

The Special Education Paraprofessional supports teachers and students in the classroom, providing individualized assistance and facilitating learning for students with special needs.

• High School Diploma.
• Preferred:
  Associate’s degree or higher; two years of college coursework; or passing score on the Basic Skills Test of the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC).
• Experience working with school-aged children preferred.

• Proficient reading and writing abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with children and follow direction.
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds.
• Pleasant, cooperative, and flexible.
• Willing and able to assist students with toileting and custodial care needs.
• Positive attitude to foster a supportive classroom environment.
• Willing to learn and perform health care needs after training.
• Understanding of assistive technology and ability to support students with disabilities.

• Work with individual students to reinforce learning based on their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Assist the teacher in developing strategies to reinforce material and skills.
• Operate and care for instructional equipment.
• Help students master assigned equipment or instructional materials.
• Guide independent study, enrichment, or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Serve as a source of information for substitute teachers.
• Communicate with the Special Education teacher regarding students’ assignments, behavior, and information from the General Education teacher.
• Support students in all aspects of their day, including in General Education classes, hallways, lunchroom, etc.
• Record requested data from teachers, social workers, or administrators.
• Participate in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Aid students needing assistance in self-care, including toileting and health care duties as required.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Special Education or the building Principal.

Special Education Director, School Principal

Monday-Friday, per building schedule (7.5‑hour day; 7 hours paid and 0.5 unpaid lunch)

ASAP

$15.50 per hour (contracted through Edu Staff)

The Brandon Board of Education is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in relation to race, color, sex, age, religion, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, disability and national origin. For all concerns and complaints relating to Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, and Title II, please contact Megan Koslowski at 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, .