What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional position at Huron Intermediate School District?
Special Education Paraprofessional
Location: Local School Districts within Huron County
Employer: Huron Intermediate School District (Huron ISD)
The Huron ISD is seeking compassionate and dependable Special Education Paraprofessionals to support students as an Inclusion Paraprofessional in one of our local Huron County school districts.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma required; associate degree preferred
- Valid Michigan driver’s license and willingness to obtain a chauffeur’s license
- Must pass and maintain a school employment background check
- Physically capable of rigorous work, including sitting on the floor, bending, standing, and lifting at least 50 pounds
- Adherence to the HISD Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles, and Expectations
Primary Responsibilities: Inclusion Paraprofessional – Local Schools:
- Support students with low-incidence disabilities in general education settings
- Modify and adapt curriculum and classroom materials to meet individual student needs
- Create visual supports and other assistive tools as necessary
- Collaborate effectively with general education teachers and HISD consultants
- Maintain open communication with classroom teachers and support staff
All Special Education Paraprofessionals:
- Implement behavior management strategies and Positive Behavior Support Plans
- Maintain a safe environment using techniques such as CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
- Provide academic, behavioral, and personal care support to students
- Assist with transportation routines, including bus loading/unloading
- Collect student performance and behavior data
- Support student use of assistive and instructional technology
- Prepare accurate Medicaid billing reports as needed
- Participate in ongoing professional development
- Maintain regular, in-person attendance and be adaptable to student and staff needs
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Terms of Employment:
- Compensation & Benefits: Per HISSA Bargaining Agreement
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance (single subscriber coverage effective on start date) or cash-in-lieu option
- Paid sick, personal, and Act of God days
- Retirement through Michigan Office of Retirement Services (MPSERS)
- Schedule: 185-day school year calendar, with occasional evening or off-site hours
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
The Huron ISD is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.58 - $25.87 per hour
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Bad Axe, MI 48413: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $26