REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Possess a high school diploma.
- Possess knowledge of students with special needs, prefer experience with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Cognitive Impairment.
- High degree of initiative and energy level along with the ability to spontaneously adapt to new situations.
- Proficiency in the use of computers, Microsoft Word, Excel and the Internet.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including but not limited to: running, kneeling, sitting on the floor, rising from the floor, bending, lifting.
- Ability to work with and manage student behavior individually, in groups and in a variety of learning environments (lunchroom, hallway, playground, classroom, community, etc.).
- Ability to implement behavior plans/systems and/or medical plans developed by the team, including the ability to assist in observing and recording behavior data.
- Ability to be a productive, contributing member of building team; including working with a variety Of professional staff with diverse teaching styles.
- Be competent in basic academic areas in order to be able to modify and adjust assignments for students based on individual functioning level.
- Possess the ability to interpret and understand IEP goals/objectives for students.
- Must be willing to assist and participate with teaching basic living skills including toileting and feeding.
- Possess the ability to maintain student confidentiality.
- Must attend and successfully complete CPI training ASAP (at the next available training in district/ county) and maintain certification annually with annual training to be offered in August.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.
SCHEDULE:
Student calendar, 6.75 hours/day
SALARY:
In accordance with the current Paraeducator Contract
Special Education Program Paraeducators - Classification 46 / Starting Salary: $16.40 per hour
The West Bloomfield School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. For further information you may contact Eric Whitney, Deputy Superintendent for Talent Development and Management at 248.865.6426 or Sonja James, Executive Director of Educational Equity and Inclusion at 248.865.6493.
