Special Education Adult Transition Program Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Paraeducator (2756)

SPECIAL EDUCATION ADULTTRANSITION PROGRAM AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER(ASD) PARAEDUCATOR

Location: Dr. John M. Schultz Educational Campus

Full-Time 7 hours per day 5 days per week

Monday Friday following traditional 2026-2027 school year calendar

$18.00/hourper currect RPEA Master Agreement

Classification: Instructional Special Education

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma.
2. Experience working with people with disabilities or appropriate techniques for interacting with students with disabilities preferred.
3. Experience in special education career-based instructional programs preferred.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact effectively with students parents and staff.
5. Ability to engage students in an age-appropriate manner and encourage adult behavior in a work environment.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word Excel) and other instructional support technology.
7. Excellent attendance record flexibility and capability to meet both physical and academic needs of students.
8. Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
9. Regular reliable and punctual attendance required.
10. Alternatives to the qualifications above may be considered by the Board.

Reports To: Building or Program Administrator

Calendar: Follows regular school calendar

Job Goal: To provide support to the special education program by assisting students with special needs in alignment with program philosophy and individual student goals.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Follows directions from building staff responsible for student learning plans.
2. Assists students with orientation reading art and other curriculum tasks as per their learning program.
3. Implements prescribed behavioral management programs.
4. Supports development of instructional materials and demonstrates initiative with individual students when appropriate.
5. Assists with physical mobility and self-care activities such as toileting feeding and monitoring medical equipment.
6. Participates in physical activities as part of the program or unique to the students educational plan.
7. Reports student progress or challenges promptly and professionally to special education staff.
8. Assists with routine classroom operations and maintains instructional materials.
9. Supervises and supports students during non-classroom activities.
10. Performs additional duties as assigned by special educators Student Services Director or building principal.

* Essential Job Functions

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ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Rochester Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin creed or ancestry age sex marital status height weight familial status arrest record or physical and mental disabilities in accordance with the Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) MCL 37.2206 Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWCRA) MCL 37.1206 Title II Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Educational Amendment Act of 1972 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8U.S.C. Section 1324A Et. Seq.) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition individuals will not be excluded from or be denied the benefits of participation in any program or activity for which the Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District is responsible.

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Required Experience:

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