Transitions Center Paraprofessional - School Year

Transitions Center Paraprofessional-School Year

SPECIAL EDUCATION

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Saginaw, Michigan Immediate Supervisor:

Building Administrators and Teachers School Year Pay Range:

$15.41 per hour

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

USW Union, Paraprofessionals. One full-time position. Nine (9) months based upon the established 2025-2026 school year. Transitions Center, Secondary Opportunities for Adult Readiness (SOAR) Program and/or Work Based Learning Program (WBL). Start date is upon expiration of the posting deadline and in accordance with Article XIII, Section C of the USW Contract.

GENERAL SUMMARY

These positions will provide instructional and non-instructional services to students with disabilities as outlined by the Building Administrators and/or Transitions Center Teachers.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Person will have the ability to: Provide instruction at various locations, including school and community settings, to students under the meaningful direction of a certified teacher. Provide direct and/or standby assistance for feeding, toileting, health care, and related medical services, etc. for students as legally allowable. Able to teach basic and intermediate vocational skills necessary to obtain a job. Collect and calculate instructional data collected through observation and/or student work. Implement and/or monitor behavior treatment plans under the direction of a certified teacher. Implement activities as written in lesson plans provided by a teacher. Provide non-instructional services to students such as, but not limited to; student mobility, general health and safety, loading/unloading buses, monitoring lunchroom and other unstructured time. Safely transport students to various locations in the community using a school-provided vehicle (minivan). Maintain information about any student, parent and/or staff confidential. Have a positive attitude in working with students, parents, other staff members and community members. Assist in a 2-person team with the lifting of students weighing 75 lbs. or more. Assist with securing wheelchairs on buses, and any other duties that are necessary to provide a safe environment for students while traveling on a bus during the school day. Ensure a safe environment for students at all times. Model and promote a positive image of self and organization when in the community. Must be willing to receive additional training to improve job skills.

MARGINAL SKILLS

Maintenance and disinfecting of classroom equipment. Other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or GED. Basic computer skills. Experience working with students, students with disabilities or as a trainer is preferred. Must be willing to perform personal care for students as needed. Must be able to work effectively with Administration, co-workers, students and parents. Must have good oral/written communication, comprehension, and math skills. Must have a good attendance history. Must have a valid driver's license with less than 3 points to be able to drive District vehicles.

TESTING MAY BE ADMINISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS

Arithmetic, spelling, vocabulary, number comparison, name comparison, and writing ability.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, disability, age, or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: