Deadline: December 27, 2023
District/Organization: Fraser Public Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: In Accordance with the Negotiated Paraprofessional Contract
Position Details
FRASER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FRASER, MICHIGAN
TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of High School Diploma
Previous experience with students diagnosed as being cognitively impaired or having autism spectrum disorder, previous experience with early childhood special education students.
Ability to quickly navigate a classroom and school bus.
Good gross and fine motor skills and the ability to follow instructions.
No physical limitations that would prevent the individual from being capable of performing emergency safety interventions and/or child restraints when needed.
Ability to lift children in and out of car-seats and on and off toilets (weight range from 35 – 195 lbs.
).
Demonstrate an even temper, calm demeanor and an abundance of patience.
Must have (or secure within the first school year) CPI certification.
Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of computers and specific assistive technology devices and software.
Enjoys working with students in providing personal and instructional assistance with a caring attitude.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with students and staff.
Establish positive communication and relationships with parents.
REPORTS TO: Director Special Education
SUPERVISES: NA
JOB GOAL: Works under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher to enhance the performance of CI, ASD, and ECSE students.
ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES:
Proactive prevention of behavior problems.
Assist with assistive technology devices and software.
Facilitate social relationships of students with peers.
Monitor behavior interventions and be familiar with (and implement) students behavior intervention plan.
Support students with academic skills.
Ability to be flexible and follow directions from the student’s team.
Assist with classroom academics and center activities.
Help teacher prepare materials for instruction, visual aids, decorating, organizing, etc.
Assist with classroom enrichment activities such as book orders, parties, and resources for classroom.
Chaperone class trips, and school functions.
Assist with toileting, diapering, and hygiene needs as required.
Capable of using emergency restraints where a student’s behavior poses an imminent risk to the safety of that student or others.
Assist children will dressing and undressing.
Maintain cleanliness and order in rooms including tables, sinks, and toys.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must complete CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training within the first school year.
The individual assigned to this position is a school year employee.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
EVALUATION: Participate in & accept annual performance reviews.
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 into the job expectations.
Essential Functions of the job as per the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
FRASER PUBLIC SCHOOLS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OR RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX.
AGE, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, RELIGION, MARITAL STATUS, OR DISABILITY IN ITS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.
THE FOLLOWING PERSON HAS BEEN DESIGNATED TO HANDLE INQUIRIES REGARDING THE NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES: DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, 33466 GARFIELD, FRASER, MI 48026 (586) 439.
7000.
E-mail: carmelita.
bambrick@fraserk12.
org
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