Job Summary:

The Paraprofessional provides assistance to teachers, and other school personnel, in the delivery of quality education and support services for students, in an array of classroom settings. Duties will vary according to the needs of the student(s) from physical assistance and care, to behavior management and academic assistance.

Essential Functions:

Works under the supervision of the teacher by assisting student(s) with disabilities on an individual or group basis in the general education and/or special education classrooms with instructional and non-instructional duties as directed. Essential duties may include:

• Before instructional start time receives student(s) from transportation.
• Following instructional time assists/escorts student(s) to afterschool activity/ transportation.
• May accompany student(s) to and from their classes and lunch room, as directed.
• Eats lunch with the student(s) as required.
• Assists students, on an individual basis, who have difficulty in understanding directions.
• Encourages student(s) to complete their work.
• Aids in improving students’ attitude toward school.
• Interacts with all students and redirects student behavior in a positive manner.
• Reinforces the directions and instruction given the student(s) by the classroom teacher.
• Accompanies the teacher and class on field trips.
• Assist with the completion of daily activity logs; process Medicaid Billings.
• Assists the teacher in setting up work areas or centers.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning student records.
• Provides physical assistance to students with physical challenges, which may include

In order to be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The essential functions listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications & Education:

(1) 60 semester hours of college credit or obtained an associate’s degree preferred; or

(2) Met a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrated through a formal state or local academic assessment:

(3) Knowledge of, and ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or

(4) Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.

Skills:

• Personality and mature judgment to work effectively and harmoniously with both students and adults.
• Competency in all academic areas: reading, writing, spelling and mathematics.
• Good listening and speaking skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Competency in, and ability to assist students with using, computer programs.
• Knowledge and ability to use effective telephone techniques.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, and change activities in the classroom as needed in those unexpected situations.

Requirements

• Be able to provide physical support to students with disabilities
• Be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Be able to assist with health care procedures
• Be able to support students in general education classes
• Be able to support students in the community
• Be willing to attend professional development annually to increase skills to support students

Salary

Hourly range is $16.50 - $21.00/hr, based on previous experience as a paraprofessional. An additional $1.10/hr is added for Paraprofessionals hired to work in ASD, CI or EI classrooms.

Method of Application

Internal candidates can submit a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Department.

Interested external candidates meeting the above qualifications must complete the online application through the Oakland Human Resources Consortium website by the deadline listed. Candidates should include a resume and cover letter. The posting can be found at Birmingham Human Resources, click on Employment Opportunities > Open Non-Certified Positions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.80 - $21.80 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Beverly Hills, MI 48025: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person