Technical Assistant - Mici (Dwight Rich)

Position: Technical Assistant - MICI
Location:Dwight Rich School of the Arts
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Posting Timeline: November 15th-25th, or Until Filled
Work Schedule: 7 hours a day, Monday- Friday
Salary: Starting at $16.86/hour
Bargaining Unit: LEA
We are: The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique in that we offer a wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing SD's team members are dedicated to our mission to provide educational excellence in a safe and nurturing environment for all students.
We're hiring for: In the pursuit of our mission, we are hiring a Specialized Assistant for students with an Mild Cognitive Impairment (MiCI) designation. This position provides essential support to Special Education teachers at Dwight Rich School of the Arts, focused on providing services to much deserving individual students.
You have

• Required:
• One of the following (not all!):
• An Associate's degree
• Proof of passing the WorkKeys Assessment in reading, writing, and math
• Proof of passing the ETS Parapro Assessment
• Proof of completion of 60 credit hours
• The ability to lift 60 pounds
• Commitment to Lansing School District's mission and vision
• Recommended:
• A track record of success working with students with special education needs (especially MiCI students)
• A track record of perfect attendance and punctuality
• Previous training in CPI, blood borne diseases, Epi-pen and Diastat
• Previous experience working with students from diverse backgrounds that are different from your own
• Comfortability in water-based activities

You will:

• Assist MiCI designated students with daily tasks, ensuring a safe and enjoyable school day
• Actively assist teachers in Dwight Rich with facilitating and maintaining a safe and productive classroom environment
• To maintain a safe enviorment staff members must be alert at all times
• Log updates in the student data system
• Other tasks as needed to ensure the safety of students at Dwight Rich

To apply: Complete the attached online application, including submitting a resume, cover letter, and recent transcriptsOur goal is to get back to you about next steps
In the event the applicant cannot upload or scan the additional required documents, they can be submitted by mail or in person on or before the posting expiration date. The applicant shall indicate on the packet of information the position for which the materials are intended using the following statement: Please attach this packet of additional information to my on-line application for job # (insert #), (insert job title). I have submitted an on-line application under the name, (insert your name) and assigned it to the job number indicated.
Lansing School District, Attn: Human Resources Department
519 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: 517-755-2000 Fax: 517-755-2009
The Lansing School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its educational policies or practices on the basis of religion, race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap of any individual. For more information on employment opportunities with the Lansing School District visit our website at www.lansingschools.net.