Student Support Paraprofessional District Floater

The Student support services paraprofessional provides academic behavioral and social-emotional support to students identified as At-Risk and/or receiving Special Education services. The Student Support Paraprofessional works collaboratively with general education teachers special education staff and building administrators to promote student success and independence.

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Support Services.

Work Calendar: 184 Days

WORK LOCATION:Begin each workday at Will L. Lee Elementary School with daily assignemnt provided by Director of Student Support Services and Building Administrator-District Floater

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree or higher preferred.
• Meet state and federal requirements for paraprofessional certification.
• Experience working with children in educational or support settings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with students staff and families.
• Ability to follow teacher/administrator directions adapt to diverse student needs and maintain confidentiality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Provide coverage according to the schedule
• Follow classroom procedures and maintian continuity of instruction
• Communicate concerns to supervising staff and or primary caseload providers
• Maintain a safe and structured environment
• Assist students with self-regulation strategies
• Document student visits and interventions
• Log students in and out time and purposes A (assessment) B (Behavior) C (Curriculum)

Working Environment. The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. This position may require occasional evening or weekend work for school events or parent meetings. This position is performed in a standard school classroom environment.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any duties requested by his or her management that generally fit within the jobs expectations.

Essential Functions of the job as per the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)

EVALUATION: The Director of Student Support Services or designee will annually evaluate the performance of the employee.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Questions:Annie Calderone Human Resources Specialist

Non-Discrimination Statement

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977 it is the policy of the Richmond Community School District that no person shall on the basis of race color religion military status national origin or ancestry sex (including sexual orientation) disability age (except as authorized by law) height weight or marital status be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination during any program activity service or in employment. Should you need to contact someone about discrimination of any kind in the school district contact the Superintendent at 35276 Division Richmond MI 48062.

Required Experience:

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