Special Education Resource Paraprofessional
$39,291,200–$448,448,000 year
On-siteHudsonville, Michigan, United States
Hudsonville, Michigan, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$39,291,200–$448,448,000 yearAssociates DegreeMedium
Part TimeAssociates DegreeMedium
Job Summary
Provide instructional and social-emotional accommodations under teacher direction, assist students with health and physical needs, and support implementation of positive behavior and emergency intervention plans. Collect data and engage with parents, staff, and administrators to support student success while maintaining confidentiality and respecting district norms. Work 28.75 hours per week in a school setting, lifting up to 40 pounds occasionally and performing repetitive keyboard tasks in a quiet to loud environment.
Required Qualifications
- At least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours)
- An associate's degree (or higher)
- Demonstrate, through passage of an approved formal state academic assessment in the following areas: Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate
- Ability to read and understand instructional materials present to students
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with all students, staff and school community
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district and BOE policies
- Three years in general administrative assistant work and/or training
- Highly effective organization skills and takes initiative
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret communication including emails, letters, spreadsheet and forms
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from the community, regulatory agencies or staff members
- Ability to calculate basic mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages and decimals; spatial aptitude to inspect length and weight of objects
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Position requires sustained periods of sitting and working on computer and office equipment
- Position requires standing and walking throughout buildings
- Position involves frequent lifting up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds
- Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity
- Position involves frequent repetitive action on a keyboard
Desired Qualifications
- Experience as a School Administrative Assistant and/or working in a school setting
- Additional training and/or education
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