Job Information
Corunna Public Schools Special Education One-TO-One Paraprofessional in Corunna, Michigan
POSITION:
Special Education
One-To-One Paraprofessional
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To work as a special education one-on-one paraprofessional with a student. To work on specific behavior/academic skills as directed by the special education and classroom teacher. You will also assist the student with developing appropriate strategies that will allow him/her to build positive relationships with peers and adults in order to support success in school. You will work collaboratively with staff in matters relating to challenges the student is facing during the day.
JOB / DISTRICT / COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:
Corunna Public Schools is looking for the best person available. Our district lives its mission statement of preparing an unprecedented number of students to be college and/or career-ready daily. Our district is known for offering quality education in a small-town environment with the amenities of a larger community (our district buildings are five minutes away from Applebee's, Culver's, Meijer, WalMart, etc.).
Our county's cost of living is incredibly low. We are a class "B" school (around 130 students per grade level) with a reputation for higher standards. We have an award-winning inclusive preschool. Our school is the community "hub," Homecoming is still a big deal in our small town, which is the county seat. Our community is incredibly supportive of our district as well. We have high-achieving athletic teams and award-winning extra-curricular programs. Despite having many students coming to us via school of choice, our constituents passed a pair of bond proposals since 2015.
All active Corunna employees can enroll themselves and their family in the state's first onsite Cavalier Family Health Clinic. The clinic's goal is to provide (in almost all situations) free visits, free prescriptions, and other medical procedures for the active employee and her/his immediate family members.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of an Associate's Degree or equivalence of an Associate's Degree, or have successfully completed the ParaPro Assessment
- Preference may be given to a certified teacher
Experience in service related field
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in providing needed services to assigned student and their family that support a healthy learning environment
Work collaboratively with the special education, classroom teacher, and staff in the building (support services, principal, teacher consultants, etc.).
Conduct and document behaviors and academic progress when necessary for such purposes as school/home relations, health, personal/family concerns, principal and teachers' request.
Coordinate meeting with principal, teachers, parents and students addressing behavi