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Saginaw ISD Paraprofessionals - Severe Cognitive Impairment (SCI) in Saginaw, Michigan
RESPONSIBLE TO: The Principals and Teachers of the Millet Learning Center.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- USW Union, Paraprofessional.
- Rate of pay is beginning at $15.41 per hour.
- Three openings - One SCI Early Elementary, One SCI Later Elementary, and One SCI Middle School. Full-time positions are available. Nine (9) months based upon established school year, 2024-2025 school year.
- SCI High School classroom assignment.
- Start date is upon expiration of the posting deadline and in accordance with Article XIII, Section C of the USW Contract.
GENERAL SUMMARY: This position will provide instructional and non-instructional services to students as outlined by assigned certified classroom teacher.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
- Will provide direct and/or standby assistance for feeding, toileting, health care, and related medical services, etc. for students as legally allowable.
- To provide instruction at all locations to students under the meaningful direction and supervision of certified teacher and/or other certified support staff.
- Responsible for collecting and tabulating instructional data.
- To implement and/or monitor behavior treatment plans under the direction and supervision of certified teacher.
- To implement/provide community-based instruction as provided by teacher lesson plans.
- To provide non-instructional services to students such as, but not limited to; student mobility, general health and safety, loading/unloading buses, monitoring lunchroom and other unstructured time.
- To keep all students, parent and staff information confidential.
- To have a positive attitude in working with students, parents, other staff members and community members who visit SISD facilities or programs.
- To be able to lift and assist students weighing 75 lbs. or more.
- To be responsible for securing wheelchairs on buses, and any other duties that are necessary to provide a safe environment for students while traveling on a bus during the school day.
- To ensure a safe environment for students at all times.
- To meet and greet visitors in a positive, helpful manner.
- Must be willing to receive additional training to improve job skills.
MARGINAL SKILLS:
- Maintenance and disinfecting classroom equipment.
- Other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Basic computer skills.
- Two years of experience working with developmentally disabled children, or two years of college in a related area.
- Must be able to work effectively with co-workers, students and parents.
- Must be able to lift and assist students weighing 75 lbs. or more.
- Good oral/written communication, comprehension, and math skills required.
- Good attendance history required.
TESTING MAY BE ADMINISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Arithmetic, spelling, vocabulary, number comparison, name comparison, and writing ability.