Special Education Paraprofessional (Classroom/One-on-one) SEIU 517M

Position Type:Student Support Services/Special Education AideDate Posted:1/14/2026Location:Thompson Middle SchoolDate Available:2025-26 School YearClosing Date:Until FilledDistrict:Saginaw Public SchoolsGENERAL SUMMARY:Saginaw Public Schools Special Education Teacher Paraprofessionals must have the ability to accept supervision and direction, also the ability to work creatively and skillfully with students. The paraprofessional must have the physical stamina for lifting and movement of an ambulatory student. The Paraprofessional should exibit emotional stability and good judgement in making decisions. Paraprofessionals are responsible for assisting in the supervision and instruction of a special education classroom and/or special education student(s), under the supervision of a teacher.DISTRICT-WIDE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and the community, are committed to and responsible for ensuring the highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing organizational structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of instructional procedures and practicesKnowledge of written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge of child development and learning stylesKnowledge of age appropriate activitiesKnowledge of behavior patterns and development limitations of special education studentsSkilled in operating classroom equipment, including related softwareSkilled in utilizing a variety of equipment used in the care and handling of students with disabilitiesSkilled in accurate record keepingSkilled in remaining composed in stressful and difficult situations.Ability to work with students demonstrating challenging behaviors.Ability to schedule activities and collate dataAbility to use job related equipmentAbility to adapt to changing work prioritiesAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to work with constant interruptionsAbility to understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructionsAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school communityPhysical Demands - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and/or walk, sit, lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 10 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the supervision of the teacherSupport instructional activities with students under the direction of the classroom teacher.Provide appropriate health/hygiene relatedConfer with the teacher, as requested, in evaluating student(s) progress, coordinating tests and homework assignments, and/or implementing IEP objectivesAssist in implementing behavioral plans indicated by the IEPInstruct special education student(s) one-on-one or in small groups to assist the teacher in implementing goals for remediation of student deficiencies and ensuring student successMonitor student's activities and behavior.Monitor special education student(s) during lunch, recess, field trips or as designated by the teacher to ensure a safe and positive learning environmentPerform record keeping and clerical functions as neededAssist in the feeding of assigned student(s) as neededReport observations and incidents relating to specific students concerning unacceptable behaviorRespond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concernsAssist other staff as required to ensure an efficient and effective learning environmentPerform other duties as assignedEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:High school graduate or equivalentA minimum of 60 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university (or) pass the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment Test with a score of 460 or higher.Previous experience working with special education students is preferredSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Attend any training as mandatedWORKING CONDITIONS:Noise level in this work environment may be moderate to loudSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NoneFISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES: NoneCURRICULA RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist the teacher in delivering instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom to Special Education students, as developed by the buildingMETHOD OF EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.