Special Education Aide- Transitions- MOCI
Young World Physical Education, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Special Education Aide - Transitions (MOCI)
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Job Details
Job ID:
5655583
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$18.04 per hour
Citizenship/residency or work visa:
Required
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Special Education Aide works as a team member in providing a quality educational program for scholars with disabilities.
Essential Job Functions
Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of behavioral management and academic transition strategies.
Actively participate in building activities, meetings, conferences, IEPs, swimming or pool activities, lunch, community-based instruction, and other activities as assigned.
Present lessons, assist in instruction, and prepare materials under the direction of a certified teacher.
Assist with transportation loading/unloading of buses and city transportation.
Transport small groups of scholars to activities when necessary.
Inform the certified teacher of any specific needs or concerns regarding scholars.
Follow suggestions from related service providers as directed.
Assist in implementing a community-based functional instructional program.
Assist with the medical, adaptive daily living, and self-care needs of scholars (e.g., eating, hygiene, toileting, diapering).
Lift and transfer scholars as needed.
Assist in preparing scholars for pool activities and support them under WSI supervision.
Assist in behavioral, academic, and vocational interventions as needed.
Perform record-keeping and organizational tasks (attendance, food service records, behavior plan charting, Medicaid billing, etc.).
Interact with co-workers, administration, scholars, parents, and community in a professional supportive manner.
Serve as a positive role model.
Assist in arranging and managing the physical setting to facilitate learning.
Supervise school day activities (before and after school, lunch, recess, bus loading/unloading) to ensure safety.
Demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required education and experience:
Completed a minimum of 60 college credits earned
Obtained an associate’s or higher degree
Obtained a passing score on an MDE approved ETS Paraprofessional assessment
Preferred qualification:
Bachelor’s degree
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Work in a variety of weather conditions
Safely and appropriately restrain scholars when necessary according to approved protocols
Enter and participate in swimming and/or pool activities with students
Provide supervision during field trips, activities, and while transporting students
Physically push wheelchairs and assist with lifting and transferring students
Supervise scholars to ensure a safe environment
Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality
Effective written and oral communication skills
Work well with others
Deal with parents, public, and staff members in a tactful and courteous manner
Handle confidential information
Work in a diverse environment
ADA Requirements:
Physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions outlined in the original description.
Non-Discrimination Statement:
Grand Rapids Public Schools does not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.
Contact Information
Email: careers@grps.org
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
Job Details
Job ID:
5655583
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$18.04 per hour
Citizenship/residency or work visa:
Required
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Special Education Aide works as a team member in providing a quality educational program for scholars with disabilities.
Essential Job Functions
Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of behavioral management and academic transition strategies.
Actively participate in building activities, meetings, conferences, IEPs, swimming or pool activities, lunch, community-based instruction, and other activities as assigned.
Present lessons, assist in instruction, and prepare materials under the direction of a certified teacher.
Assist with transportation loading/unloading of buses and city transportation.
Transport small groups of scholars to activities when necessary.
Inform the certified teacher of any specific needs or concerns regarding scholars.
Follow suggestions from related service providers as directed.
Assist in implementing a community-based functional instructional program.
Assist with the medical, adaptive daily living, and self-care needs of scholars (e.g., eating, hygiene, toileting, diapering).
Lift and transfer scholars as needed.
Assist in preparing scholars for pool activities and support them under WSI supervision.
Assist in behavioral, academic, and vocational interventions as needed.
Perform record-keeping and organizational tasks (attendance, food service records, behavior plan charting, Medicaid billing, etc.).
Interact with co-workers, administration, scholars, parents, and community in a professional supportive manner.
Serve as a positive role model.
Assist in arranging and managing the physical setting to facilitate learning.
Supervise school day activities (before and after school, lunch, recess, bus loading/unloading) to ensure safety.
Demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required education and experience:
Completed a minimum of 60 college credits earned
Obtained an associate’s or higher degree
Obtained a passing score on an MDE approved ETS Paraprofessional assessment
Preferred qualification:
Bachelor’s degree
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Work in a variety of weather conditions
Safely and appropriately restrain scholars when necessary according to approved protocols
Enter and participate in swimming and/or pool activities with students
Provide supervision during field trips, activities, and while transporting students
Physically push wheelchairs and assist with lifting and transferring students
Supervise scholars to ensure a safe environment
Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality
Effective written and oral communication skills
Work well with others
Deal with parents, public, and staff members in a tactful and courteous manner
Handle confidential information
Work in a diverse environment
ADA Requirements:
Physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions outlined in the original description.
Non-Discrimination Statement:
Grand Rapids Public Schools does not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.
Contact Information
Email: careers@grps.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr