Special Education Mandated Paraprofessional

Responsibilities

Paraprofessionals in this position should expect to work with 1-3 students each day, assisting with transitions, keeping them on task, providing sensory breaks, and implementing other accommodations in conjunction with teachers.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Highly qualified as indicated by one of the following:
• Associate's Degree or higher.
• Complete at least two years of study at a higher‑education institution (equal to 60 semester hours).
• Previous successful completion of the Work Keys Assessment with scores of Reading: 4, Applied Math: 4, Writing: 3.
• Passing score on the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC)-Professional Readiness Exam or the original Basic Skills Exam.
• Passing score of 460 on the ETS Parapro Assessment.
• Experience with children with disabilities.
• Ability to assist with the physical needs of students, including administering medication and monitoring students during medical episodes.
• Knowledge/experience with two‑person lift and Solo Lift (preferred).
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to scribe both notes and assignments.
• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, students, speech therapist, physical therapist, and assistive technology coordinator.
• Specific duties within the building will be determined by the building principal in conjunction with special‑education staff and administration and may be modified during the school year as the needs of special‑education students change.
• Ability to attend training sessions as needed.
• CPR certification preferred.

It is the policy of the Oakridge Public Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed or ancestry, political belief, sex, disability, religion, age, height, weight or marital status be excluded from participation in, denied benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity and in employment opportunities.