Adult Transition Program; ATP) Part-time Paraprofessional; Special Education); contracted Edustaff

Adult Transition Program (ATP) Part-time Paraprofessional (Special Education)

POSITION:
Adult Transition Program (ATP) Part-time Paraprofessional (Special Education); contracted through Edustaff

LOCATION:

Brandon High School

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

An Adult Transition Program (ATP) helps young adults with disabilities (ages 18 to 26) bridge the gap between high school and independent adult life. Staff focus on building job skills, community participation, and daily living routines through hands-on learning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Must be CPI trained or willing to be CPI trained within 30 days of hire and annually update certification
• Experience working with special education students ages 18-26 is preferred
• Experience with a diverse student and parent population is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of secondary curriculum and instructional practices
• Proficient in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and compliance laws
• Proficient in the Seclusion and Restraint Michigan Department of Education law
• Knowledge of PBIS practices
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to build successful working relationships
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff and parents
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to successfully teach students with autism, emotional and/or cognitive impairment and those who require a higher level of behavioral support
• Ability to create a classroom schedule and adhere to a structured environment within the classroom
• Ability to coordinate paraprofessional staff

CORE PROGRAM AREAS:

• Employment & Training:
  Job coaching, work-based learning, and task training at local job sites.
• Independent Living:
  Money management, cooking, personal care, and home skills.
• Community Participation:
  Using public transit, shopping, and joining social or recreational events.
• Functional Academics:
  Reading, math, and communication used in everyday adult situations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Primarily assists students in the ATP kitchen baking cookies daily; anywhere from 12-16 dozen cookies are typically baked per day.
• Assists with covering the student lunch period.
• Creates an inviting and nurturing classroom that supports the needs of all learners academically, culturally, socially and emotionally
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Helps the student master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Guides independent study, enrichment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Serves as a source of information and helps any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Assist with running the program micro businesses
• Assist with managing program budget and purchases
• Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner commensurate with his/her position, and project a good public image of the School District in dealing with the community and employee groups
• Adhere to the District's policies
• Other duties as assigned

REPORTS TO:

Director of Student Support Services and Building Principal

WORKDAY/WEEK:
Per the student calendar, M-F 8am to 11am (3 hours per day)

STARTING DATE: ASAP

COMPENSATION: $15.00 per hour, contracted through Edustaff