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 children with special needs, parents, staff, administration and the general public

Preferred Personal and Professional Competencies

Passion for working with children with special needs in a collaborative environment
Organized, capable, and able to multitask
Desire to grow professionally
Basic technology skills and the 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 in evaluating the academic and behavioral performance of students
Provide assistance to any eligible student with a disability when the IEP team determines that additional assistance is necessary to support the student in a lesser restrictive general education classroom or community-based setting
Implement accommodations and modifications related to classroom activities based on needs identified in the student’s IEP
Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
Promote student independence in learning activities, completing classroom assignments, and interacting with peers
Promote social acceptance and interaction with general education peers.
Assist in implementing behavior intervention strategies
Provide appropriate documentation of related services provided
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
And any such duties as assigned

Building and job role assignment for special education paraprofessionals, including 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

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 Paraprofessional (South Elementary, ERR)