Health Care Aide for ASD Program

Duties:

The Health Care Aide Paraprofessional shall serve under the direct supervision of the Building Principal and shall be responsible for the following specific duties:

• Work under the supervision of the Building Principal and/or classroom teacher according to classroom management plans and routines set up by the teacher.
• Assist regular and special education teachers implement Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Maintain records as indicated by classroom teacher and/or special education staff.
• Assist with academic accommodations and help modify and correct challenging behaviors in the classroom.
• Build and maintain appropriate relationships with the students parents and school personnel.
• Any other duties as assigned by classroom teacher and/or Building Principal.

Qualifications :

• Paraprofessionals must meet one of the following requirements:
• Completed at least two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education;
• • Obtained an associate degree; or
• Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment of knowledge and the ability to assist in instructing:
• • Reading writing and mathematics or
  • Reading readiness writing readiness and mathematics readiness
• The use of effective and acceptable techniques of human relations in dealing with students staff members other school officials parents and the public.
• Must be willing to work individually and in small groups with challenging students.
• Must be able to treat school matters as confidential information.
• Typing and other office skills (25 wpm).
• Experience working with elementary children preferred.
• Skilled in the operation and knowledge of office machines and computers.
• Pursuant with State of Michigan Student Safety Legislation all prospective hires must provide fingerprinting and background check results to the District prior to employment.
• Punctuality and In-Person Attendance is essential.
• Recommend wearing appropriate footwear or closed toed shoes

Rate : Per BESPA contract

Terms of Employment : 7.5 hours / day; per the school year

Start Date: November 2026

To Apply: Interested applicants should apply at: Until Filled

It is the policy of Belding Area School District not to discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity) disability age height weight marital or family status military status ancestry genetic information or any other legally protected category in its programs services or activities. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies contact the Superintendents Office 850 Hall Street Belding MI 48809. .