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Vicksburg Community Schools
ESI Paraprofessional
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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
Job Description
Position Summary We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to support students with physical disabilities in a high school setting. The SE Paraprofessional will work closely with teachers and other staff to provide assistance to students needing extra medical attention. This position is benefit eligible working 7:15-2:45pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, Mon-Fri, student days only, approximately 35 hours per week. Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe and positive learning environment, addressing any behavioral issues in accordance with school policies.
- Collaborate with other education professionals to support student needs.
- Assist students academically, behaviorally, and medically in a school setting.
- Assistance with daily care and support with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene & grooming, toileting, dressing, and feeding.
- Preparation and adaptation of instructional materials under the direction of the teachers.
- Implementation of students' academic, medical and positive behavioral support plans.
- Support students during instructional and non-instructional activities.
- Support other school functions as needed.
- The above duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the nature of the work by this position. The listing is not all-inclusive. Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- An associate degree or higher in education, or passing ETS Paraprofessional exam score, is preferred.
- Previous experience working with children with medical needs is highly desirable.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help students succeed.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Must pass background checks and comply with state and district requirements for working with students. Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, bend, reach, and move about the building and campus to assist students.
- May require an employee to lift and/or move heavy objects.
- May require assistance with daily care and basic medical support such as diabetic monitoring and other medical needs such as toiletry and hygiene needs.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.