Special Education Paraprofessional Job Township of Marathon Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Township of Marathon

NOTICE OF A VACANCY

LAKEVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
11107 Washburn Road
Otisville, MI 48463

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

Applications are now being accepted for the following position:

Special Education Paraprofessional Internal/External Candidates Deadline for Application:

Until filled

JOB SUMMARY:

Paraprofessionals provide academic or behavioral support to students with identified needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide students with additional opportunities and skills for learning appropriate academic skills that contribute to educational success (ex: organizational and study skills, proper communication skills, and task completion).

Collaborates with the building principal to develop and implement a schedule to ensure students receive supplemental services and are not removed from instruction in any core area.

Collaborates with classroom teachers to identify specific needs to support individual students identified for service.

Provides instructional support at the direction of the teacher designed to improve identified needs for students on an individual or small group basis in a push-in or pull-out setting as directed by the principal (ex: note‑taking, using charts and graphs to understand informationaL text).

Works closely with classroom teachers to model effective instructional practices and coordinate efforts of the intervention program with classroom instruction to maximize student success.

Helps students process problem situations (organization, behaviors interfering with academic success, etc.), allowing them to own the issue and make a plan for success.

Maintains any required data on individual student progress and disseminates achievement and behavior data to principal and classroom teachers.

Compiles evaluative reports on achievement status of students in collaboration with the principal.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent

Must meet the definition of Highly Qualified as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act by possessing one or more of the following:

An Associate's Degree (or higher)

Sixty (60) or more semester hours of college credit from a degree-granting institution

Certificate verifying the passage of the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC Basic Skills)

Verification of the passage of the Work Keys Reading for Information, Writing & Applied Mathematics

Passing score on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as textbooks, teacher manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students or employees.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

OTHER

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely, both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to operate computers, interactive technology equipment, and related software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical…