Paraprofessional at Antrim Elementary School

Supervisor: Principal and Director of Special Education

Reports To: Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher

Pay Range: $18.25 - $26.25 per hour depending on type of certification (Paraeducator I, Paraeducator II) and experience

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent Paraeducator I or Paraeducator II - Certification is required Prefer experience working with students who have varied strengths/abilities/needs Strong interpersonal skills Positive, cooperative approach to problem solving Motivated to work collaboratively with team members Knowledge of basic skills of operating systems of computers and assistive technology Demonstrate organizational skills

Summary: The Paraprofessional will assist, support and work under the direction and close supervision of teachers, administrators and other team members in providing educational benefit for students. The Paraprofessional will implement, NOT DEVELOP, lesson plans provided by Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, Speech Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Psychologist, and Consultants.

Duties And Responsibilities: Reads, understands and implements Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives as directed by Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, Speech Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Psychologist, and Consultants. Facilitates participation of students in accessing the general curriculum. Gathers, collects, and records data, on data sheets, related to IEP goals; shares information, observations, and insights with team members. Supports and implements the school's values and practices regarding instructional strategies, expectations for peer behavior, peer interaction, and inclusion. Informs Special Education Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, and other district staff of student progress. Attends, participates, and integrates information learned in paraprofessional meetings and special education team meetings/conferences into classroom as directed. Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all student information. Prepares educational materials as directed by Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Therapist, Physical Therapist, Psychologist, and Consultants. Creates substitute paraprofessional plans. Prepares Medicaid paperwork. Attends workshops and trainings as needed (7.25 hours of work per day). Carries over of learned behaviors and skill, including the use of assistive technology, throughout the daily schedule as recommended by the Special Education/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, and related service personnel. Works with students as assigned by administrator. Solves practical and clinical problems using learned techniques and skills, and within the scope of the current school district's policies. Makes independent judgments within the scope of respective job duties. Reads a variety of professional and educational journals and documents. Knowledge of punctuation, formatting, spelling, and grammatical skills, and be able to apply these skills to reporting functions if needed. Adaptable to performing under minimal stress in the event of an emergency or crisis. Performs school responsibilities as appropriate and/or assigned. Provides any other assistance to students, directly related to the position as assigned by Special Education Teacher, Classroom Teacher, and Administration.