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TEMPORARY Special Education Assistant - LRE Para (Cedar View Elementary)

cedar springs, mi • Posted 2 days ago

Onsite Full Time Education

Temporary Special Education Assistant

This position is a Temporary Special Education Assistant for approximately 4 weeks - 9:35AM to 3:45PM, Monday - Friday (28.33 hours/week).

Special Education Paraprofessional provides support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; providing information to appropriate school personnel.

Qualifications

Minimum:

High School graduate, AND
Earned 60 semester credit hours from an institution of higher education, OR
Earned an Associate's degree or higher, OR
Passing score on a State Board approved formal assessment (Basic Skills MTTC, ETS Parapro Assessment, or Workkeys)

Safety Care training or willingness to obtain training if position becomes more than temporary

Evidence of skills with behavior management

Demonstrates dependability and promptness

Understanding, patient, warm and receptive attitude toward children

Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students

Ability to maintain a cooperative working relationship with students, staff, parents, and the general public with the understanding that confidentiality should be exhibited

Ability to work inside and outside during all seasons

Reports To: Building Principal

Start Date: School Year

Who Are We?

Cedar Springs Public Schools is a Preschool through 12th-grade public school consisting of over 3,000 students and nearly 400 employees. We are located within the city limits of Cedar Springs, Michigan in Kent County. Cedar Springs Public Schools is one of 20 member public school districts within the Kent Intermediate School District (KISD). We are unique in that our schools are all located within a single campus setting with the exception of the Middle School which is located 1 mile south of the main campus. The setting is secure, picturesque, and allows easy access for families participating in activities for more than one child.

Our exemplary educational system is a result of the collaborative efforts of parents, students, school, and community. Together, we are providing opportunities for students to reach their full potential by providing a well-rounded educational experience. WE are RED HAWKS!