What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Resource Assistant position at Jenison Public Schools?
- Work under the supervision of the resource room teacher.
- Ability to follow lesson plans with individual students or groups of students.
- Lead a reading, writing, and math group.
- Provide support and accommodations in general education classroom(s) and specials as specified in the student's Individualized Educational Plan.
- Assist students in the lunch room by fostering independence with eating, time management.
- Ability to use email efficiently and consistently for communication.
- Able to use Google documents.
- Have an understanding of trauma and it's impact on student behavior.
- Ability to provide behavior support calmly and effectively.
- Trained or willing to be trained in de-escalation techniques.
- Assist in implementing/monitoring behavior plans.
- Initiative to intervene and develop solutions when student behavioral challenges arise.
- Trained in Social Thinking or willingness to be trained.
- Ability to problem solve and adapt quickly in a changing environment.
- Ability to manage multiple transitions of students and materials between classrooms on a daily basis.
- Flexibility with a changing schedule.
- Prepare room and materials for daily activities.
- Assist in making materials for the classroom.
- Assist in maintenance of equipment and materials used in the classroom.
- Accompany teacher and/or students on field trips.
- Ability to do outdoor recess.
- Monitor and provide social support during outdoor recess.
- Assist/monitor students for morning and afternoon arrival and departure.
- Assist in any other miscellaneous functions as required by building administrator.
- Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.
JobID: 2221
Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Assistant
Support Staff/Special Education Assistant
Date Posted:
1/14/2025
1/14/2025
Location:
Bauerwood Elementary
Elementary Resource Assistant
Bauerwood Elementary
29.75 hours resource/lunch recess - Class I - Jenison Secretarial and Paraprofessional Unit Position
School year employment
Bauerwood Elementary
Qualifications:
1.Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certified or willingness to be trained.
2. Physical ability to lift at least 30 lbs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Interview process may be required.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
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