Special Education Paraprofessional - Cherryland MS
On-siteElk Rapids, Michigan, United States
Elk Rapids, Michigan, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeHigh School Or Equivalent
Full TimeHigh School Or Equivalent
Job Summary
Support the academic, safety, and social-emotional well-being of students within Cherryland Middle School's special education population by providing educational support, academic interventions, and proactive behavioral interventions. Maintain program records, monitor student progress, and report as directed while assisting with personal care and following individual support plans. Establish effective relationships with students, staff, and the public, demonstrating strong organizational skills and adherence to all Board and District policies. Work Monday through Friday during the school year for 35 hours per week.
Required Qualifications
- Must have the ability to provide educational support and academic interventions by working directly with students and teaching staff to increase academic and social skills
- Be dependable and possess strong organizational skills
- Maintain program records, monitor student progress, and report as directed
- Assist with proactive behavioral interventions and personal care in the support of an individual student
- Maintain appropriate supervision and small group behavior management
- Work with individual students and small groups to follow a support plan
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, the public, and other staff members
- Exhibit a positive attitude, creativity, independent thinking, and the ability to take initiative
- Adhere to all Board and District policies
- Regular, predictable, and physical attendance
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Maintains consistent, predictable, and physical attendance to meet the requirements of the position
- Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
- Professionally solve problems
- Perform basic computer skills, including email, calendars, work orders, and basic office programs
- High School Diploma/GED
Desired Qualifications
- Two Years Post-Secondary Training
- Experience working within PreK-12th grade education and working with individuals or small groups administering academic interventions
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