What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional - SISD Transitions Center position at Saginaw Intermediate School District?
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Paraprofessional - SISD Transitions Center
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Category: Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Date Posted: 1/13/2025
Location: Saginaw ISD Transitions Center
Date Closing: Open until filled.
RESPONSIBLE TO: The Building Administrators and Teachers of the Transitions Center
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- USW Union, Paraprofessionals.
- Rate of pay beginning at $15.41 per hour. Rate increases if the applicant has completed college credits.
- Two (2) full-time positions. Nine (9) months based upon the established 2024-2025 school year.
- Support all school programs at the Transitions Center School with a primary focus on worksites and secondary focus on classroom instructions support
- Start date is upon expiration of the posting deadline and in accordance with Article XIII, Section C of the USW Contract.
GENERAL SUMMARY: These positions will provide instructional and non-instructional services to students with disabilities as outlined by the Building Administrators and/or Transitions Center Teachers.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Person will have the ability to:
- Provide instruction at various locations, including school and community settings, to students under the meaningful direction of a certified teacher
- Implement activities as written in lesson plans provided by a teacher
- Collect and calculate data regarding student performance through observation and/or student work.
- Implement activities to assist students in achieving their IEP goals as provided by a teacher
- Implement and/or monitor behavior treatment plans under the direction of a certified teacher.
- Collaborate with teachers to ensure maximum success for students
- Model and promote a positive image of self and organization when in the building and community.
- Safely transport students to various locations in the community using a school-provided vehicle.
- Maintain information about any student, parent and/or staff confidential.
- Provide non-instructional services to students such as, but not limited to; student mobility, general health and safety, loading/unloading buses, monitoring lunchroom and other unstructured time.
- Ensure a safe environment for students at all times.
- Be willing to receive additional training to improve job skills.
MARGINAL SKILLS:
- Provide direct and/or standby assistance for feeding, toileting, health care, and related medical services, etc. for students as legally allowable.
- Assist in a 2-person team with the lifting of students weighing 100lbs. or more.
- Assist with securing wheelchairs on buses, and any other duties that are necessary to provide a safe environment for students while traveling on a bus during the school day.
- Other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Basic computer skills, must be fluent in using email
- Experience working with students or as a trainer is preferred
- Must be willing to perform personal care for students as needed
- Must be able to work effectively with Administration, co-workers, students and parents.
- Must have good oral/written communication, comprehension, and math skills.
- Must have a good attendance history.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with less than 3 points to be able to drive District vehicles.
TESTING MAY BE ADMINISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Arithmetic, spelling, vocabulary, number comparison, name comparison, and writing ability.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must complete and submit an online Saginaw Intermediate School District application. Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/sisdcc/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=4205
Click on the “Apply” link next to the Job ID number. Applicants may upload a cover letter and resume. All applicants, conditionally considered for employment will be required to submit to a drug screen test.
FRONTLINE JOB ID: 4205
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
*Applicants desiring disability accommodations should contact the Human Resources Department*
"An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action MFH Employer"
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, disability, age, or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designate to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of Human Resources
Saginaw Intermediate School District
3933 Barnard Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
Telephone: (989) 249-8726
For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, see the following website: http://1.usa.gov/1Jssk6D or call 1-800-421-3481.
Saginaw Intermediate School District uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.41 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Saginaw, MI 48603: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
