Special Education One to One Paraprofessional

Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
9/24/2018

Location:
Northwestern Middle School
(High-Needs School)

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
10/22/2018

District:
Battle Creek Public Schools

JOB TITLE: Paraprofessional: Special Education One to One

HOURS: 7.5 Hours/Day
LOCATION: Northwestern STEM Middle School
QUALIFICATIONS:
Completed at least 60 credit hours at a post-secondary college, or have an associate or higher degree, or

• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and 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; or Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate. The State Board of Education approved the following formal assessments by which a paraprofessional may choose to demonstrate this knowledge: Basic Skills Examination • A passing score on the score Basic Skills Test MTTC • A passing score of at least 480 on the evidence-based reading and writing section of the SAT and 530 on the mathematics section in lieu of the Basic Skills Test or Professional Readiness Exam • Other basic skills examination options ETS Parapro Assessment • A passing score of 460 is required (revised 10/4/2017).

The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position, including but not limited to: Walking, lifting (up to 50 pounds), bending, twisting, kneeling, etc.

RANGE OF PAY: $10.41 - $14.45 Per Hour

NOTE: Position required the ability and demonstrated success and/or ability to implement behavior plans.

Position Summary:
Under general supervision to assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for students in assigned areas of study; to perform a variety of record keeping and supportive tasks for instructional personnel, and to perform related work as required.
Examples of Duties
• Assist in executing the goal of the I.E.P.
• Understand differences between goals, plans and I.E.P.'s.
• Assist instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activity.
• Oversee and supervise students in classroom activities, in the library, and on field trips.
• Assist in the development of a variety of instructional materials.
• Perform a variety of regular record-keeping duties, such as filing, typing or duplicating materials.

• Assists students in getting to various locations within the building.

Assist students with assigned work in regular education classes. May also assists with other students within the general education classroom (i.e., reading, math, science, social studies, physical education and another elective course
• Maintain student records, attendance, and files.
• Operate a variety of instructional media, office machines, and equipment.
• Maintains discipline in the absence of the teacher and may help assist /communicate specific student needs to the substitute when necessary.
Assists students with understanding classroom oral or written instructions
Help students improve social interactions with other students/adults.
Assists students with organizational skills, i.e., assignments, homework, organizing work to be completed, prioritizing and completing classroom assignments.
Monitor and report student(s) progress with academic tasks, behavior/social skills, and share information that may be impacting a student"s performance (both positive and negative.
• Other support person duties as assigned by the supervisor which may be to assist in an emergency only with duties ordinarily assigned other bargaining unit personnel.
Qualifications Guide
Knowledge of:
• General concepts of child growth and development and autistic child behavior characteristics.
• Techniques used in controlling and motivating students with physical and learning disabilities.
• English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
• Consistent routine record-keeping.
• General purposes and goals of public education.
• Specific subject area content as required in job assignment.
Ability to:
• Assume responsibility for supervising students.
• Learn and utilize basic methods and procedures to be followed in instructional settings.
• Perform routine record-keeping and basic arithmetical calculations.
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm and receptive attitude toward students.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents and the general public.

SCHOOL SAFETY CLEARANCE: The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees required for this check (estimated $69.00) will be the responsibility of the applicant.

Battle Creek Public Schools are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, handicap, sex, age, religion, national origin, weight, height, or marital status in its employment practices.