Para-Educator, Elmer Knopf Learning Center chez Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium

Para-Educator, Elmer Knopf Learning Center

ABOUT US AND OUR CULTURE
At the Genesee Intermediate School District, we are collaborators, leaders, educators, and support staff delivering instructional programs and services in general education, special education, and career technical education to 64,000 students, their families, and over 8,500 educators. GISD values its staff and cultivates positivity in the workplace as we all work together to carry out our mission of leadership, service, and innovation – partnering for success!
 
GISD promotes a collaborative work environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork and professional growth. We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive culture where all staff members feel valued and respected. Our dedication to professional development is demonstrated through initiatives such as resources for professional learning, mentorship programs, and leadership skill development. We are devoted to creating a thriving organizational culture that benefits not only our staff, but also the students and families we serve.

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GISD Standards, Personalized Service and Quality Programs

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary: 
Special Education Para-Educators with High School or GED equivalent completion: $17.53 - $23.90 per hour.
Special Education Para-Educators with High School or GED equivalent completion and 30+ college credits: $18.36 - $25.07 per hour. 
Genesee Intermediate Educational Support Personnel Association (GIESPA) . 
 
Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance with five different plans, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, voluntary insurance options, and a supplemental life program. Flexible spending accounts (FSA) or healthcare savings accounts (HSA) are available based on the elected medical plan. Additionally, retirement savings plans are provided through the State of Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS). These benefits are available after just one full day of employment.

LOCATION
1493 West Maple Avenue
Flint, MI 48507

ROLE AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The Para-Educator is responsible for assisting certificated staff, licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other ancillary staff in the support of instructional, health-related, recreational, and prevocational/job training activities in the assigned area of responsibility for students with disabilities. The Para-Educator may be assigned to one classroom, to assist with home visits, or as a one-on-one assistant to a student or to a variety of assignments depending on the needs of the students. Para-Educators can perform one or more of these functions as assigned by a supervisor.

Essential Duties (May include, but not limited to):

1. Provides program support in instructional and related activities in the assigned area of responsibility for students with disabilities under the direction of certificated, licensed, and ancillary staff.
2. Participates in the Individualized Education Program Team/Individualized Family Service Plan (IEPT/IFSP) meetings when requested.
3. Assists with the implementation of instructional activities based on the student goals and objectives as written in the Individualized Education Program (IEP/IFSP).
4. Under the direction and supervision of the certificated teacher, reinforces and supplements curriculum in the community, including worksites and other community-based experiences. This may occur without the teacher present during the community experience.
5. Provides input to behavior intervention plan meetings and/or other meetings with the staff and/or parents for the development of individualized behavior intervention plans for the students in the assigned area, as requested.
6. Implements established procedures and interventions in accordance with the individualized behavior intervention plans and district policies/guidelines.
7. Loads and unloads students from school buses/vehicles under the direction of certificated, licensed, and ancillary staff.
8. Assists with the lifting and movement of students as needed.
9. Assists with meals, play, recreational and other activities, as required, on the assigned area of responsibility.
10. Participates in the staff meetings, in-service/staff development activities, training, and school improvement team activities.
11. Services as an instructional team member and performs student health care services in accordance with district administrative guidelines.
12. Assists in the collection of data regarding programs and services provided to students with disabilities.
13. Consistently models Win-Win leadership.

Other Duties:

1. Uses technology to communicate with staff and students.
2. Assists in the preparation of bulletin boards, duplication of materials and other material preparation activities in the assigned area of responsibility.
3. May be required to transport students to and from community sites.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Sixty (60) semester hours college credit, preferred. Coursework in child development, education, psychology, social work or field related to special education preferred. Valid Michigan driver’s license preferred. Proven ability to maintain safe driving record.

Skills/Other:

• If you do not have access to a scanner, plan to bring this documentation, if you are selected to interview.
• Transcripts printed from the Internet are not acceptable.
• Please do not send paper documentation to Human Resources.