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Pinconning Area Schools

Special Education Paraprofessional - One-to-One

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$34,268 / year median in Michigan

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Title:
Special Education Paraprofessional -
One-to-OneLocation:
Central ElementaryStart Date:
ImmediatelyClassification:
Term Position (Not a new position)
Reports To:
Classroom Instructor, Special Education Director, and/or
Building PrincipalPosting Type:
Internal posting for USWA members with concurrent external posting, if needed
Work Schedule Hours:
6.75 hours per day
Schedule:
Monday -
Friday Time:
7:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lunch:
1/2-hour unpaid lunch Hours are determined by the Building Principal and/or Director of Special Education Work is performed on days of student instruction only or as determined by the Principal and/or Director of Special Education This is a one-to-one assignment with a specific student and is dependent upon student needs
Compensation & Benefits Union Transfer:
Wages per
Master Contract New Hire Rate:
$16.65 per hour
Benefits:
Eligible for Category 1 benefits without a waitlist Primary Responsibilities Assist the assigned teacher with student supervision, record activities, and program implementation Work with a specific child and/or group of children Provide developmental learning activities on a one-to-one or small-group basis Assist with students' basic needs, including bathrooming and diapering Monitor student behavior and assist with implementation of behavior plans Assist with behavioral needs and medications as outlined in the Special Education Paraprofessional job description Perform typing and other clerical duties as needed Participate in in-service training and the evaluation process Perform other duties as needed Qualifications Must meet requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) through the ETS Assessment or
WORKKEYS
Ability to operate general office equipment such as computers, copiers, laminators, and fax machines Must have an understanding of children and demonstrate maturity when working with students Good communication skills with effective use of oral language Ability to establish and maintain positive rapport with students, teachers, administrators, and parents Ability to take direction Dependable and responsible Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable Equal Opportunity Employer Pinconning Area Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic in its programs or activities, including employment opportunities.