HPJH ASD Classroom Paraprofessional

BUILDING: Hazel Park Junion High School

POSITION: ASD (Autism Sectrum Disorder) Paraprofessional

SPECIFICS

• Ten-month position
• Not to Exceed 35 Hours Per Week (Monday through Friday when students are in attendance)
• Located at Hazel Park Junior High School
• Level IV Salary Schedule $16.00/hour
• Work schedule will be normal schedule as provided for in the MasterAgreement

QUALIFICATIONS

• Shall have high school diploma or equivalent
• Applicants should have experience and rate high in the following areas:
  Will have successfully passed the WorkKeys Assessment (per NCLB Guidelines) prior to July 10 2017;orhave successfully passed the ETS Assessment which replaced the WorkKeys Assessment on July 10 2017 (per NCLB Guidelines)orhave completed 2 years of college official transcripts must be provided within fifteen days of being award the position. You must have the support documentation available to apply for this position.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to follow an individualized behavioral plan under the teacher/psychologist direction
• Good attendance record is expected
• Certified in the C.P.I. training and the ability to implement all stages of the training including the restraintportion of Crisis Prevention OR willingness to take the training and implement procedures
• Work under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher
• Ability to communicate with teachers pupils parents and the public in a professional friendly manner
• Ability and willingness to deal with challenging behaviors under the direction of the teacher with poise andprofessionalism
• Maintain confidentiality of work related information
• Ability to work with a diverse group of students with ASD implementing individualized behavioral plans
• Ability to be flexible and take on a variety of assignments within the classroom and the building
• Ability to understand that each student may work under an individualized plan that matches the studentslearning level
• Knowledge of ASDand experience and/or training in working with students with ASDis preferred

DUTIES

• Maintain the confidentiality of all student staff and administrative correspondence
• Perform all assigned tasks in a prompt and professional manner
• In the absence of immediate administrative direction act in the best interests ofstudents and the school district. Deal with teachers pupils parents and the publicin a friendly manner using interest and poise
• Perform other duties and assignments as may be directed by administrator or assignedprofessional staff member
• Work with other staff in following Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Procedures
• Provide supervision as directed by the supervising teacher
• Additional tasks as assigned by the supervising teacher or administrator
• Reports to Hazel Park Junior High Principal

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Application Deadline: When Filled

All interested applicants need to complete the employment application.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

The Hazel Park School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability height weight religion or marital status in its programs and activities.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER