Behavior Management Assistant – CI en South Lake Schools

SOUTH LAKE SCHOOLS

VACANCY NOTICE

 September 9, 2025

Paraprofessional – Avalon Elementary

Work hours:  5 days per week, hours based on student need (currently 7 hours/day)

Job Goal:      To work closely with pre-school age children with special needs in an effort to provide them with the help and support they need to progress toward selected goals. 

Job Requirements (May include but are not limited to):

• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Support with bathrooming, toilet training, diaper changes, etc.
• Support with transition of students within the classroom and school building – may include use of verbal, gestural, and/or partial physical prompts
• Assist with snack – opening containers, preparing water cups, etc., monitor students at tables and with food items
• Copy, laminate, cut out, organize, and/or distribute instructional materials
• Support with Augmentative and Alternative Communication needs of students, following directions of ECSE Teacher and SLP
• Ability to follow the lead of and work collaboratively with the ECSE Teacher; follow directives provided by the ECSE Teacher including specific language models, task assignments, etc.
• Assist with cleaning of toys and furniture after child use
• Help preschool age children on to or off the bus – may include un/buckling, assisting up or down the stairs, etc.
• Anticipate needs of the ECSE teacher, students, and classroom transitions

Qualifications Include: 

• High School diploma required; Associates Degree or successful passage of WorkKeys test required.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with preschool-age children with special needs.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Such alternatives as the Superintendent may find acceptable and appropriate.
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.
• Employee shall properly implement Board Policy 3122, Policy 4122, and Policy 2260 on non-discrimination and shall comply with Federal and State laws and regulations, particularly Part 1 104 of Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (34 CFR) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Terms of Employment:          Class I – 5-7 hours per day based on student need.

Compensation:                      Entrance Level: $13.98 Maximum level: $16.28

                                              (based on CBA language)           

The Board of Education is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment. There will be no tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed or ancestry, sex, marital status, genetic information, height, weight, sexual orientation, disability or age. The School District prohibits harassment and other forms of discrimination whether occurring at school, on School District property, in a School District vehicle, or at any School District related activity or event. Furthermore, the Board is committed to equal employment opportunities and the prevention of discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, promotion, and retention of staff. The Superintendent will designate compliance officers and develop and implement regulations for the reporting, investigation, and resolution of complaints of discrimination or harassment. For additional information, contact the Director of Human Resources at 23101 Stadium Blvd., St. Clair Shores, MI 48080, (586) 435-1600.