What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Support Services Paraprofessional - Cross Categorical Room position at Richmond Middle School?
The Student support services paraprofessional provides academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students identified as At-Risk and/or receiving Special Education services. The Student Support Paraprofessional works collaboratively with general education teachers, special education staff, and building administrators to promote student success and independence.
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Support Services.
Work Calendar: 184 Days
WORK LOCATION: Richmond Middle School - Cross Categorical Room
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
- Meet state and federal requirements for paraprofessional certification.
- Experience working with children in educational or support settings preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
- Ability to follow teacher/administrator directions, adapt to diverse student needs, and maintain confidentiality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Cross Categorical Room
- Support Students with diverse disabilities and learning needs
- May involve toileting or assistance with eating as needed
- Implement IEP accommodations and collect data as directed
- Promote inclusion and independence across settings
- collaborate with supervising teachers
Working Environment. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. This position may require occasional evening or weekend work for school events or parent meetings. This position is performed in a standard school classroom environment.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any duties requested by his or her management that generally fit within the job’s expectations.
Essential Functions of the job as per the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
EVALUATION: The Director of Student Support Services or designee will annually evaluate the performance of the employee.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Questions: Annie Calderone, Human Resources Specialist, acalderone@richmond.k12.mi.us
Non-Discrimination Statement
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Richmond Community School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, military status, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation), disability, age (except as authorized by law,) height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment. Should you need to contact someone about discrimination of any kind in the school district, contact the Superintendent at 35276 Division, Richmond, MI 48062.