Closing Date:
12/18/2023-Until filled Job ID# 15635
2023/2024 School Year
Position ~ Special Education Paraeducator
Posting Date: December 4, 2023
Internal Closing Date: December 12, 2023
External Closing Date: December 18, 2023
Days/Hours:
Work days align with the DCS Student Calendar.
6.75 hours per day (subject to change) with unpaid 35-minute lunch period.
Compensation:
$16.44 per hour

• Paid Leave Days
• Pension plan through Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS)
• Retirement Savings Plans 403B and 457 Retirement Plans
• This position does not qualify for medical benefits.

Summary:
Working in collaboration with the instructional team, a paraeducator provides assistance with academic instruction, physical activities and life skills to students with disabilities. The special education paraeducator assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, help special needs students, and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote self-advocacy skills. Paraeducators are visible and vital individuals throughout the school setting.
Essential Job Functions

• Assists student(s) with disabilities according to the supports outlined in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) as it pertains to academics, behavior, related services (Speech, OT/PT, etc.), and physical hygiene.
• Assists instructional team with the development of work assignments, job responsibilities and services to student(s) with disabilities.
• Assists the instructional team in the implementation of health care, instructional programs and the management of student behavior.
• Maintains student confidentiality.
• Assists in administering assessments as needed.
• Supports the implementation of planned lessons.
• Manages both behavioral and instructional logs.
• Monitors established goals and objectives for students and communicates student progress.
• Bending, lifting and overhead work required.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality to assignment required.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work with parents, students and staff.
• Computer skills necessary.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to be self-directed and ability to identify and solve problems.
• Good attendance important for position and is expected.

Physical Demands
The physical demands of this job include sitting, kneeling, standing, and the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Method of Application
Internal candidates - Must submit a letter of interest to Melanie Nowak at nowakm@dexterschools.org, Anne Nakon at nakona@dexterschools.org, and Barb Leonard at leonardb@dexterschools.org by 4:00 PM on the internal closing date.
External candidates - Must complete the online application located on the Dexter Community Schools website.
NOTE: This position will be posted internal and external at the same time. No external candidates will be considered until all internal obligations have been met.
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its educational programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
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