Position Type :
Non-Certified Student Support Services / Paraprofessional
Date Posted : 1 / 8 / 2025
Location : Lamphere Center
District :
Lamphere Schools Position : Center Based Special Education Paraprofessional-Class #130
Location : Lamphere Center
Salary : Starting at $18.70 hr. - $20.19 based on prior similar experience
Benefits : the following benefits are available
- health, dental and vision (single care coverage)
- paid sick and personal time
- pension contribution options
- upon completion of a probationary / waiting period
Minimum Qualifications :
High School graduate, or equivalent
Advanced training in a community college or degree-granting institution whose special education instructional aide training program has been approved by the department
Experience working with students with emotional impairments, autism spectrum disorder, cognitive impairments, and / or physical disabilities, or equivalent experienceWillingness and ability to conduct necessary physical management and physical care procedures with the students, including activities of daily living, monitoring of medical conditions, and implementing medical procedures for which training has been providedWillingness to be trained in CPR, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques, and necessary medical procedures.Good health, stamina for assigned duties, and positive attitude toward studentsWillingness and ability to work with students with aggressive and / or anti-social behaviors, e.g., threatening, hitting, kicking, biting, spitting, etc.Complete and pass a fitness for duty physicalAbility to withstand the stress of the positionWillingness and ability to manage students in both school and community based instructionBasic computer literacy and operational knowledge of instructional support equipment (video, laminator, copying, projectors, etc)Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptableResponsibilities :
Assist in preparation, implementation and record-keeping of instructional activities under the direction of teachers and ancillary staffUnder the direction of the teacher, conduct assigned training activities with small groups of students at various sites, including locations other than the classroom, such as the library, cafeteria, hallways, bathrooms, community-based instruction settingsProvide instructional assistance under the direction of classroom teacher and ancillary staffSupervise and monitor the physical condition of students with such conditions as diabetes and seizure disorders and implement medical procedures as assigned by supervisorProperly implement behavior management plans, including crisis intervention procedures. This is likely to include physical management of students.Conduct physical care procedures with students - including but not limited to feeding, showering, and toileting and transferring to / from wheelchairsAssist in extensive data collection related to behavioral analysis, physical function and instructional progress as directed by professional staffParticipate in professional development, student staffing, program committees and other meetings as directed by supervisorCare for instructional materials when appropriateEnter data and prepare reports on computer as designated by teachers and ancillary staffMaintain regular and punctual attendanceOther duties as assignedQualified Applicant Procedure :
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Selected candidates will be required to have a district paid fingerprint criminal history check processed through the Michigan State Police and FBI.
It shall be the policy of the district not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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