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Position:  Paraprofessional - One-on-One Classification 130
Location: Simonds Elementary
Salary:   Starting at $18.00/hour based on prior similar experience
Benefits: the following benefits are available

•  health, dental and vision (single care coverage) *
• paid sick and personal time*
• pension contribution options  

        *  upon completion of a probationary/waiting period
Minimum Qualifications:   
High School graduate, or equivalent                                 
                                    or  
Advanced training in a community college or degree-granting institution whose special education instructional aide training program has been approved by the department 
 

• Experience working with students with emotional impairments, autism spectrum disorder, cognitive impairments, and/or physical disabilities, or equivalent experience
• Willingness and ability to conduct necessary physical management and physical care procedures with the students, including toileting, diapering, supporting activities of daily living, monitoring of medical conditions, and implementing medical procedures for which training has been provided
• Willingness to be trained in CPR, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques, and necessary medical procedures.
• Good health, stamina for assigned duties, and positive attitude toward students
• Willingness and ability to work with students with aggressive and/or anti-social behaviors, e.g., threatening, hitting, kicking, biting, spitting, etc.
• Ability to withstand the stress of the position
• Willingness and ability to manage students in both school and community based instruction
• Basic computer literacy and operational knowledge of instructional support equipment (video, laminator, copying, projectors, etc)   
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable

 
Responsibilities:   

• Assist in preparation, implementation and record-keeping of instructional activities under the direction of teachers and ancillary staff
• Under the direction of the teacher, conduct assigned training activities with small groups of students at various sites, including locations other than the classroom, such as the library, cafeteria, hallways, bathrooms, community-based instruction settings
• Provide instructional assistance under the direction of classroom teacher and ancillary staff
• Supervise and monitor the physical condition of students with such conditions as diabetes and seizure disorders and implement medical procedures as assigned by supervisor
• Properly implement behavior management plans, including crisis intervention procedures.  This is likely to include physical management of students.   
• Assist in extensive data collection related to behavioral analysis, physical function and instructional progress as directed by professional staff
• Participate in professional development, student staffing, program committees and other meetings as directed by supervisor
• Care for instructional materials when appropriate   
• Enter data and prepare reports on computer as designated by teachers and ancillary staff
• Willingness to be trained in medical care plans (e.g., allergen, asthmatic, and/or diabetic management)  under the minimum qualifications
• Monitor and manage student medical needs per medical plans to the responsibilities
• Must demonstrate reliability and punctuality, with a strong record of consistent attendance. Regular and dependable presence during school hours is essential.
• Other duties as assigned

Employment is contingent upon disclosure in accordance with PA-189.
All staff members are expected to maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward one another at all times.
Qualified Applicant Procedure: 
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Selected candidates will be required to have a district paid fingerprint criminal history check processed through the Michigan State Police and FBI.
It shall be the policy of the district not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.