Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education ParaprofessionalAt Brandon School District, we provide students with a vibrant learning experience in a welcoming environment. Our teachers rely on paraprofessionals to bring their best to the classroom every day. We're searching for a qualified paraprofessional to join us in delivering the high-quality learning we're known for. The ideal candidate has experience in this role and is flexible in adapting to the changing demands of a classroom. Embarking on a career as a paraprofessional can be a rewarding career choice for those who are passionate about the education of young children. In order to thrive in this role, the paraprofessional must be caring, compassionate, and committed to each student's success. If you enjoy interacting with students and supporting teachers and educators, we'd like to meet with you. Paraprofessionals are essential to the success of any classroom.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:High School DiplomaOne of the following is preferred: Associate's (or higher) degreeTwo years of study at an institution of higher educationAchieve a passing score on the Basic Skills Test of the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC)Experience working with school aged children is preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Proficient reading and writing abilitiesAbility to work effectively with children and take directionPhysically able to lift 50 poundsPleasant, cooperative and flexibleWilling and able to toilet students and provide other custodial care needsA positive attitude to foster the proper atmosphere for a supportive classroom environmentWilling to learn and perform health care needs, after trainingAn understanding of Assistive Technology and the ability to support students with disabilities in the classroomESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Works with individual students to reinforce learning of material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual student, their needs, interests and abilitiesAssists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilitiesOperates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposesHelps the student master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacherGuides independent study, enrichment or instructional materials assigned by the teacherServes as the source of information and helps any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacherCommunicates with Special Education teacher essential information to keep her/him abreast of students' assignments, behavior, and information shared by the General Education teacherSupports students in all aspects of their day, in General Education classes, Special Education classes, hallways, lunchroom, etc.Able to record requested data from teachers, Social Workers or administratorsParticipates in in-service training programs, as assignedAid the student needing assistance in self-care, including toileting, and other health care duties as requiredOther duties as assigned by the Director, Special Education or the building PrincipalREPORTS TO: Director of Student Support Services, School PrincipalWORKDAY/WEEK: Monday-Friday, per building scheduleSTARTING DATE: ASAPCOMPENSATION: $15.50 per hour (contracted through EduStaff)The Brandon Board of Education is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in relation to race, color, sex, age, religion, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, disability and national origin. For all concerns and complaints for issues relating to Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II, please contact Megan Koslowski at 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, View phone number on click.appcast.io.