1-1 Special Education Paraprofessional

The following position is posted and applications are being accepted:
Position: Paraprofessional– Elementary, 1-1 aide
Time: 2024-2025 School Year
Pay Rate: Per support staff contract, depending on experience ($14.14- $15.39)
Requirements: High School Diploma
Purpose:
The job of this paraprofessional is to assist in the supervision, instruction, and behaviors
of one special needs student under the supervision of certificated teachers; observing and
documenting student progress; implementing plans for instruction and behaviors; and
providing clerical and behavioral support to teachers.
Job Qualifications:

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the

teacher for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to
participate in classroom activities.

• Confers with teachers on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting in evaluating

special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.

• Directed and guided by the appropriate therapist for the purpose of providing carry-over

of therapy routines and/or strategies.

• Implements academic instruction taught by a teacher for individuals or small groups for

the purpose of meeting learning goals, as described by an IEP and/or district benchmarks.

• Implements behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders

or other special conditions for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education
students needs and providing a consistent environment.

• Instructs special education students (e.g. math groups, science experiments, reading,

behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of
implementing goals for remediation of student deficiencies and ensuring students
success.

• Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional

materials, student files, checking papers, attendance, audio visual equipment, set up
art/science projects, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or
providing reliable information.

• Monitors special education student(s) (e.g. lunch, playground, during life enrichment

activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

• Participates as a provider in the recording, reporting and gathering of data
• Performs record keeping (daily data on instruction and/or behavior) and clerical

functions (e.g. correcting papers, copying, instructional materials, etc.) for the purpose of
supporting the teacher in providing necessary records/materials.

• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of

resolving immediate safety concerns.

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the

completion of their work activities.

• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or

conveying information relative to job functions.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Interested individuals should email resume, letter of intent, and 3 recommendation letters
or 3 references to:
Jamie Stanley, Principal
Townsend Elementary School
1005 Floyd Avenue
Jackson, MI 49203
Email: Jamie.stanley@vandyschools.org