Genesee Intermediate School District

Special Education Para-Educator

Genesee Intermediate School District  •  $16 - $19/hr  •  Flint, MI (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Special Education Paraprofessional

Fiedler Elementary School

up to 37.5 Hours/Week - Student Days - $15.83-$18.83/hour dependent upon qualifications

Position Summary

Fiedler Elementary School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities. Under the direction of certified, licensed and ancillary staff, the paraprofessional will assist with instructional activities, behavior support, and personal care as outlined in students' individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Key Responsibilities

  • Support instructional and classroom activities for students with disabilities.
  • Implement accommodations and modifications from students' IEPs under staff guidance.
  • Participate in IEP Team meetings when requested.
  • Reinforce curriculum content and strategies alongside general and special education teachers.
  • Assist with note-taking, assignment support, and administering accommodations for assessments.
  • Provide feedback during behavior intervention planning and meetings.
  • Support behavior intervention plans by implementing interventions and collecting data.
  • Operate and assist with adaptive equipment and assistive technology.
  • Assist students with lifting, mobility, and positioning, as needed.
  • Provide support during meals, playtime, and other daily routines.
  • Address students' personal care and health needs.
  • Maintain daily communication logs between home and school.
  • Ride the special education bus, if assigned, at the start and/or end of the school day.
  • Participate in required training and professional development.
  • Ensure consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or school administrator.

Qualifications:

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with staff, students, and families.
  • Demonstrated physical and mental stamina for the demands of the position.
  • Must pass a LiveScan Criminal Records Check.
  • Provide a list of professional and personal references.

Application Process

External Candidates

Submit your application through the Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium (MMAPS), Job ID 34905. Application materials should include:

  • Letter of interest/cover letter
  • Resume
  • Transcripts (if applicable)
  • Three letters of recommendation

Internal Candidates

Submit a letter of intent to:

  • Kristi Cummings, Principal, Fiedler Elementary School and
  • Kelli-Ann Fazer, Director of Student Services.
Genesee Intermediate School District

About Genesee Intermediate School District

Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) provides educational leadership that impacts instruction, learning, student achievement, productivity, and efficiency. Strong relationships and partnerships are the foundation of GISD's services. It is through those relationships and partnerships that GISD is able to provide high quality, innovative educational programs and support services to students, parents, and educators.

GISD's departments and programs provide expansive, relevant, and state-of-the art learning opportunities in general education, career technical education, and special education. Further, its focus on early childhood education, specialized schools, robust professional development programming, along with its many shared and collaborative programs, enables our organization to encompass the educational community with programs and services that reach far beyond the classroom to benefit the broader community.

At GISD, we are collaborators, leaders, educators, and service providers. It is through the knowledge, unique skills, and talents of GISD staff, and the collaborative support of stakeholders, that delivery of our programs and services are achieved, and our most important role - service to students - is accomplished.

GISD is an NCA-AdvancED accredited intermediate school district. Our mission describes a commitment to providing high quality programs and services, and includes standards that guide GISD's continuous improvement efforts.

GISD serves a region with nearly 66,000 students and 8,500 educators. Its primary service area consists of the 21 public school districts and 15 public school academies (charter schools) in Genesee County, Michigan. Other services extend to Lapeer, Shiawassee, and surrounding counties.

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Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Flint, Michigan
Year Founded
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