Special Education Paraprofessional Long-Term Substitute

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
11/15/2023
Location:
MacDonald Middle School
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
11/29/2023
District:
East Lansing Public Schools - websiteANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
East Lansing Public Schools, home of Michigan State University (MSU) and a neighbor to the state capital, is seeking a dynamic individual to work in our highly diverse school district. This individual must love kids, have a passion for their success, be a collaborative team player, have a deep understanding of best practices for teaching and learning and engage all students in the learning process. Come work in a district that has built six new elementary schools with state-of-the-art instructional and sustainable enhancements, has multiple partnerships with MSU, encourages continuous professional growth and learning and is highly supported by its families and community!
POSITION: Special Education Paraprofessional Long-Term Substitute- 1.0 FTE
LOCATION: MacDonald Middle School
SALARY: $14.74 - $20.83 per hour
HOURS: 35 Hours/Week - through December 22
START DATE: ASAP
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 29, 2023
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Special Education paraprofessional will perform duties under the direct supervision of the Special Education teacher, teacher consultant or building principal. The paraprofessional will be evaluated by the building principal. The role of the paraprofessional is to assist the teacher with teaching-related activities as well as non-teaching activities. The activities are planned by the Special Education staff who is responsible for their management. The duties listed below are not all-inclusive but are indicative of the major responsibilities of this position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

1. Provides group or individualized academic instruction, remediation or guided practice using instructional objectives and lessons developed by the teacher.
2. Implements program-wide and individual student behavior intervention programs, including monitoring behavior data collection, preparing incident reports, physical intervention and reward system under the direction of classroom teachers.
3. Supervises and monitors students within non-structured settings (i.e. arrival, departure, lunch and recess).
4. Collects information on and summarizes student progress toward achievement of IEP goals/objectives under the direction of classroom teachers.
5. Assists in the development, maintenance, and adaptation of instructional materials under the direction of classroom teachers.
6. Records attendance, maintains records, and performs other clerical tasks under the direction of classroom teachers.
7. Assists in the use of instructional technology under the direction of classroom teachers.
8. Cleans and sanitizes classroom equipment according to district standards.
9. Supervises students under teacher direction within school or community based instructional settings.
10. Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned by classroom teachers or the supervising administrator.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
2. The demonstrated ability to use basic office and audiovisual equipment is required.
3. The demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing is required.
4. The demonstrated ability to work with students at varying age/developmental levels is required.
5. The demonstrated ability to work with computer programs including basic word processing is desired.
6. The ability to carry out lesson plans for small groups and/or individual students or modify lesson plans or materials as needed is required.
7. The ability to push and/or pull up to 220 pounds on a wheeled cart is required.
8. The ability and willingness to participate in and implement CPI training and other relevant training.
9. May be required to assist with Community Based Instruction activities, depending on the student's IEP.

APPLY ONLINE AT: www.inghamisd.org
Attachment(s):

• 11-15-23 MMS Special Ed Para Long-term Substitute.pdf