Special Education Paraprofessional One-On-One; SEIU

"Special Education Paraprofessional One‑On‑One (SEIU 517M)

Position Type:
Student Support Services / Special Education Aide

Saginaw Public Schools Special Education Teacher Paraprofessionals must have the ability to accept supervision and direction, also the ability to work creatively and skillfully with students. The paraprofessional must have the physical stamina for lifting and movement of an ambulatory student. The Paraprofessional should exhibit emotional stability and good judgment in making decisions. Paraprofessionals are responsible for assisting in the supervision and instruction of a special education classroom and/or special education student(s), under the supervision of a teacher.

The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and the community, is committed to ensuring the highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing organizational structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students.

• Knowledge of instructional procedures and practices
• Knowledge of written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of child development and learning styles
• Knowledge of age‑appropriate activities
• Knowledge of behavior patterns and developmental limitations of special education students
• Skilled in operating classroom equipment, including related software
• Skilled in utilizing a variety of equipment used in the care and handling of students with disabilities
• Skilled in accurate record keeping
• Skilled in remaining composed in stressful and difficult situations
• Ability to work with students demonstrating challenging behaviors
• Ability to schedule activities and collate data
• Ability to use job‑related equipment
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work with constant interruptions
• Ability to understand complex, multi‑step written and oral instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work in a multi‑cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and/or walk, sit, lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 10 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the supervision of the teacher
• Support instructional activities with students under the direction of the classroom teacher
• Provide appropriate health/hygiene related support
• Confer with the teacher, as requested, in evaluating student(s) progress, coordinating tests and homework assignments, and/or implementing IEP objectives
• Assist in implementing behavioral plans indicated by the IEP
• Instruct special education student(s) one‑on‑one or in small groups to assist the teacher in implementing goals for remediation of student deficiencies and ensuring student success
• Monitor student’s activities and behavior
• Monitor special education student(s) during lunch, recess, field trips or as designated by the teacher to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
• Perform record keeping and clerical functions as needed
• Assist in the feeding of assigned student(s) as needed
• Report observations and incidents relating to specific students concerning unacceptable behavior
• Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns
• Assist other staff as required to ensure an efficient and effective learning environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school graduate or equivalent
• A minimum of 60 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university or pass the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment Test with a score of 460 or higher
• Previous experience working with special education students is preferred

• Attend any training as mandated

Noise level in this work environment may be moderate to loud

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Assist the teacher in delivering instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom to Special Education students, as developed by the building

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Preceding data are intended to convey information essential to making fair pay decisions about the job, and are not exhaustive lists of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.