Special Education Paraprofessional

The Midland School District has an opening for a Special Education Paraprofessional for the current school year.  This position is intended to support the certified teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of IEP entitled students in the classroom.

Essesntial Functions of the position include:

• Provide small group and/or individualized instruction to students with disabilities in accordance with the students’ IEP and supervising teacher’s lesson plans.
• Collects instructional and behavioral data for all objectives being taught for each student.
• Implements Behavior Intervention Plans for students.
• Communicates proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues and needed conversations with parents.
• Assist with preparation of daily lesson plan materials and makes copies of materials for students, as needed.
• Monitors students’ movement throughout the building to other classrooms, learning areas, and cafeteria to ensure expedient and safe transitions of students
• Assists with classroom clean-up to uphold sanitation standards.
• Assists students with any necessary physical needs including feeding, toileting, lifting, and mobility.
• Engages in professional learning opportunities.
• Operate a variety of office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.
• Perform related duties, as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of all students and staff members.
• Uphold the Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Follow all federal, state, and local laws.

Education Requirements:  Associates Degree or higher OR
60 semester hours of college coursework from an accredited college or university OR
High School Diploma or GED AND a passing scores on the Praxis ParaPro Assessment