Paraprofessional, Severe Multiple Impairments - Millet Learning Center

Job description

Paraprofessional, Severe Multiple Impairments - Millet Learning Center RESPONSIBLE TO: Millet Learning Center Principal and Assistant Principal 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: The 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 Provide direct and/or standby assistance with feeding, toileting, health care, and related medical services, as legally allowable, for students. Able to teach basic and intermediate vocational skills necessary to obtain a job Collect and calculate instructional data collected through observation and/or student work. Implement and/or monitor behavior treatment plans under the direction of a certified teacher. Implement activities as written in the lesson plans provided by a teacher Provide non-instructional services to students, such as, but not limited to: student mobility, general health and safety, loading/unloading buses, monitoring the lunchroom, and other unstructured time. Safely transport students to various locations in the community using a school-provided vehicle (minivan). Maintain the confidentiality of information about any student, parent, and/or staff member. Have a positive attitude when working with students, parents, other staff members, and community members Assist in a 2-person team with the lifting of students weighing 75 lbs. 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. Ensure a safe environment for students at all times. Model and promote a positive image of self and the organization when in the community. Must be willing to receive additional training to improve job skills. MARGINAL SKILLS: Maintenance and disinfecting of classroom equipment. Other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED. Basic computer skills. Experience working with students, students with disabilities, 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. 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 designated 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) 799-4733