https://docs.google.com/docume...
POSITION: Special Education One-To-One Paraprofessional at Elsa Meyer Elementary (1-3 Grades)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To work as a special education one-on-one paraprofessional with an elementary student. To work on specific behavior/academic skills as directed by the special education and classroom teacher. You will also assist the student with developing appropriate strategies that will allow him/her to build positive relationships with peers and adults in order to support success in school. You will work collaboratively with staff in matters relating to challenges the student is facing during the day.
JOB / DISTRICT / COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:
Corunna Public Schools is looking for the best One-To-One Paraprofessional available. True to our mission statement of preparing an unprecedented number of students to be college and/or career ready, our district offers a continuum of services to meet the needs of all students. Our district is known for offering quality education in a small-town environment with the amenities of a larger community (our district buildings are five minutes away from Applebee’s, Culver’s, Meijer, Walmart, etc.).
Student loan tuition reimbursement is available to district teachers and our county’s cost of living is incredibly low. We are a class “B” school (around 130 students per grade level) with a reputation for higher standards; as a result, nearly 40% of our students are school of choice. We have the only inclusive preschool in the county. Our school is the community “hub” and Homecoming is still a big deal in our small town, which is the county seat. Our community is incredibly supportive of our district as well. We have high-achieving athletic teams and award-winning extra-curricular programs. Despite having nearly 40% of students coming to us via school of choice, our constituents passed a nearly $17 million bond a few years ago to upgrade our buildings and two more in 2021, ($7 million). We also were recently fortunate to have earned a $123,000 Michigan State Police competitive grant to upgrade security features in our buildings. First district in the state to have an on-site health clinic for all employees and their families.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of an Associate’s Degree or equivalence of an Associate’s Degree, or have successfully completed the ParaPro Assessment
Preference may be given to a certified teacher
Experience in service related field
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in providing needed services to assigned student and their family that support a healthy learning environment
Work collaboratively with the special education, classroom teacher, and staff in the building (support services, principal, teacher consultants, etc.).
Conduct and document behaviors and academic progress when necessary for such purposes as school/home relations, health, personal/family concerns, principal and teachers’ request.
Coordinate meeting with principal, teachers, parents and students addressing behavioral issues of student.
Keep updated notes and data regarding student.
Attend professional staff development session/staff meetings, as appropriate.
Use skills necessary to build strong relationships with parents, students, and staff. Communication with parents should come from the teachers.
Implement and follow relevant policies and procedures from the building/district, Board of Education, or the State and Federal level, at the building level.
Implement emergency plans as defined by the Board and Superintendent.
Encourage each individual to perform at his/her highest level.
Provide support that allows the student to be successful
Help student with organizational skills, including but not limited to: remediation of concepts; completion of current assignments; make-up missed assignments; executive functioning; advocacy skills.
Help the student with personal needs which may include help in the bathroom, lunch room, recess, sensory needs, physical and occupational therapy tasks
Consult with teachers to determine strategies for academic, behavioral, and social-emotional assistance.
Encourage identified students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Maintain updated list of student services.
Remove barriers to student’s full access to opportunities in the school environment, including co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
Other duties as assigned.
DEADLINE: Until filled
SALARY: Per Master Agreement
STARTING DATE: After pre-employment paperwork is completed
APPLY: For full consideration of your candidacy, please complete the entire online application on the
Shiawassee County RESD website
For full consideration of your candidacy, please complete the entire online application on the Shiawassee
County RESD website https://www.applitrack.com/shiawassee/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=37976
by the deadline listed. In addition, upload your letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and any
supporting documentation. If you prefer, you may hand-deliver and/or mail the above materials
to:
Corunna Public Schools
c/0 Superintendent John P. Fattal
124 N. Shiawassee Street , Corunna, MI 48817