Responsibilities: The Instructional Interventionist is responsible for assisting certified staff and other ancillary staff in the support of instructional, behavioral, health-related, and activities in the assigned area of responsibility. The paraprofessional may be assigned as a one-on-one assistant or in a classroom situation.

Essential Duties (May include, but not limited to):

Provides program support in instructional and related activities in the assigned area of responsibility for students with and without special disabilities under the direction of certificated, licensed and ancillary staff.
When requested, may be included as a participant in Individualized Education Program Team (IEPT) meetings.
Assists with the implementation of instructional activities based on student goals and objectives as written in the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Reinforces, supplements and accommodates the regular education curriculum under the direction and supervision of certificated, licensed and ancillary staff.
Provides input to behavior intervention plan meetings and/or other meetings with staff for the development of individualized behavior intervention plans for students, as requested.
Implements established procedures and interventions in accordance with individualized behavior intervention plans and district policies/guidelines which includes data collection
Assists with de-escalation and management of behavior
Assists in the operation of adaptive equipment/technology
Assists with lifting and movement of students as needed
Assists with meals, play, recreational and other activities, as required, in the assigned area of responsibility
Assist with health care and personal care needs of students
Assist with student arrival and/or dismissal
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by teacher or school administrator
Demonstrates mental/physical ability and stamina for meeting requirements for this position

Qualifications:

All applicants MUST meet State guidelines for Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals:
- 60 hours college credit OR
- an Associates Degree OR
- have passed a State-approved test (Work Keys, Michigan Test for Teacher Certification: Basic Skills Test, etc.)
Provide a list of work and personal references
Must successfully complete a LiveScan Criminal Records Check
Oral and written communication skills

Compensation:

Based upon qualifications and experience

The Flint Cultural Center Academy complies with all Federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the policy of the Flint Cultural Center Academy that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to, discrimination in any program or activity to which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.

Middle School Instructional Interventionist