SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL (Personal Care Aide)

BERRIEN SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mars Elementary (2 Positions Available)

Qualifications:

1. High school graduate

2. Good written and verbal communication skills

3. Demonstrated technical skills and basic understanding of the educational process and the application of knowledge to assist students; relate to school age children, parents, staff and members of the community

4. Have demonstrated the ability to work effectively under the direction of others

Reports to: Building Principal/Special Education Director

Job Goal: Works with the special education and general education teachers to support students by providing personal care services to students who qualify.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Provides assistance to any eligible student with a disability when the individual educational planning team (IEPT) determines that additional assistance is necessary to support the students behavior and personal care needs, including, but not limited to, potential assistance with toileting, feeding, dressing, and transferring needs, etc.

2. Implements accommodations and modifications related to classroom activities based on needs identified in the student’s IEP, supporting behavioral and social skill interventions

3. Maintains confidentiality and FERPA guidelines in regards to students within the school building

4. Completed Medicaid Personal Care Logs and behavior documentation as directed by special education teacher

5. Promotes social acceptance and interaction with general education peers when possible

6. Promotes student independence in learning activities, completing classroom assignments and interacting with peers

7. Support students through behavioral redirection and intervention and assists in implementing behavioral intervention strategies

8. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

9. Experience with coping strategies, deescalation techniques, and/or TCI are preferred

10. Any additional duties as assigned

Start Date: August 24

Hours: 35 Hrs per week

Pay: Based on experience and BSSPA Contract

Deadline to Apply: Until filled

Interested candidates may apply online at: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1005

Alternatively, applications may be submitted to:

Jennifer Thies, Director of Human Resources
Berrien Springs Public Schools
P.O. Box 130
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Email: jthies@homeoftheshamrocks.org

The Berrien Springs Public Schools Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

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