Job description

Allendale Public Schools

Paraprofessional (SXI program - Severe Multiple Impairment)

Posting Dates: May 15th, 2023 until filled

Reports To: Special Education Director

Effective Date of Employment: August 2023

Starting Wage: $14.06

Description: Classroom paraeducators are needed to assist teachers in the classroom, school environment, and community for students with severe multiple impairments.

• This position is part of the Allendale Support Personnel Association. Please see agreement on website for more information at www.allendale.k12.mi.us under the Budget & Salary /Compensation Transparency Reporting icon.

Qualifications:

● A High School diploma is required, college coursework in special education or child development is preferred.
● Must be able to take direction from teachers and building administration.
● Must have experience working with students at various ages and with multiple behaviors or special needs.
● Moderate to heavy lifting and other health and related personal care procedures (i.e., changing and tube feeding) may be required. CPI and CPR training are preferred.
● Experience supporting students with physical, cognitive, or behavioral disabilities is preferred.
● Must exhibit the qualities of patience, consistency, and flexibility in working with students and staff.
● Must have a passion for assisting students with varying abilities.

Additional Job Requirements:

1. Assists students on an individual, small group, or whole class basis utilizing remedial or tutorial techniques.
2. Assists teachers in supporting student learning in core academics, social/emotional, and functional independence; this includes delivering positive behavioral supports and interventions.
3. Monitors and works to build student independence in behavior, personal care, and functional school readiness habits in the classroom and school environment.
4. Assists teachers in organizing classroom materials, making copies, filing information, and data collection.
5. Assists and supports students with disabilities in all school environments, including the regular education classroom, transitions, playground, and community settings. May assist in the delivery of accommodations, when applicable.
6. Direct support to individual students with behavior, health, and personal care needs.

Method of Application: Applitrack on our website www.allendale.k12.mi.us

Contact Person: Ryan Harp, Special Education Director harprob@apsfalcons.net

Allendale Public School District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Allendale Public School District complies with applicable state and local laws governing non- discrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.06 per hour

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Allendale, MI 49401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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