Special Services Student Support Professional

Hours: 29.75 hrs/week

Qualifications: Must have a degree OR 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university OR have taken or will take and pass the ETS Parapro test before being hired.

Job Functions: The SSSP works with students who have specific disabilities and may require assistance with medical, behavior, or academic support. The SSSP works individually with students also with teachers and administrators.

●Work closely with students who have disabilities and or are at-risk, which may include but is not limited to medical needs, academic needs, or behavior needs

●Work closely with students who are at-risk, particularly in Literacy/ELA, and Math, and in emotionally healthy coping skills

●Restorative Practice and CPI training are mandatory

●Other academic and behavior support duties as assigned

●Assist in the development of PBIS support structures

●Work directly with students in executing enrichment lessons and academic interventions

●Takes guidance from the Principal and Resource Teacher to ensure students are supported and to instill positive student behavior

●Punctual, regular, & consistent attendance is required

FLSA – Non Exempt

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Swartz Creek Community School District that no person shall be subjected to discrimination during any program, activity, or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, or any disability that does not impair the individual's ability to perform adequately.