Title/Special Ed/General Ed Paraprofessional

Job Description:

Provide personal care, instructional assistance, and tutoring, primarily to special needs students. Assists teachers in the district classrooms by performing a variety of duties designed to carry out individual student education and positive behavioral support programs.

Qualifications:

· Pass a skills test approved by the Michigan Department of Education.

· Ability to work well with children who are disadvantaged or who have special needs

· Willing to work one-on-one with a student

· Must be flexible and self-directed in a variety of situations

· Must demonstrate patience and compassion

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Experience working with young children.

· Basic computer literacy is required.

· Organization skills.

· Demonstrated ability to work with others in a positive, productive way.

· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the community while projecting a positive image that enhances the school.

· Demonstrate the ability to keep confidentiality in regards to the Family Privacy Act.

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