Required Qualifications

High School Graduate, Must meet one of the following requirements:
- Complete at least two years of study at college (equal to 60
- semester hours)
- Obtain an associate’s degree (or higher)
- Passed a paraprofessional test for certification

● Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with young children with special needs, parents, staff, administration and the general public

Preferred Personal and Professional Competencies

Passion for working with special needs in a collaborative environment
Organized, capable, and able to multitask
Desire to grow professionally
Basic technology skills and ability to apply these skills when working with students or completing other assigned duties
Regular, timely, and predictable attendance

Major Job Responsibilities

Promote and exhibit positive relationships with students, families, and district staff
Provide support, while promoting social acceptance and positive peer interactions for students with disabilities
Assist teachers in adapting curriculum materials to meet the needs of students as needed for success in the general education setting
Assist in guiding and teaching expected, appropriate student behaviors to ensure a safe and orderly learning environment (PBIS)
Model appropriate verbal communication to students develop / improve their skills
Participate in professional learning activities
Carry out responsibilities with little or no prompting

● Assist in evaluating academic and behavioral performance of students

Assist students with self-care tasks (as necessary)

Building and job role assignment for special education LRE, individual student, and program aides may change based upon student and district needs.

Application Procedure:

To be considered as a candidate, please apply online at - Berrien County

Schools Consortium.

https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1002

Notice of Non-discrimination

It is the policy of the Watervliet Public Schools that no person shall, on the basis of sex, religion, age,

marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, weight, height, or handicap be excluded from

participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any

of its programs or activities.

Special Education Paraprofessionals