Educational Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States Kalamazoo County Area Schools Employment Consortium Full time

Position Type:
Support Staff/
Special Education Assistant

POSITION:
Educational Support Specialist (Multiple positions available - Title 1 & Special Education)

SALARY:
Dependent on years of educational support experience. Hourly rate starting at $15.00. Paid time off. Single subscriber health insurance. State retirement plan.

AVAILABLE:
School Year

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma and one of the following: Associate's Degree, 2 years of study at an institution of higher education (Equivalent of 60 semester hours), or passing the ETS Parapro Assessment with a minimum score of 460.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to follow instructions from the classroom teacher.
- Capability to work with students in both general education and special education settings.
- Willingness to adhere to established academic and behavioral programs.
- Proficiency in verbal and physical de-escalation techniques consistent with CPI Crisis De-escalation (training provided).
- Reliability and a strong attendance record.
- Experience working with elementary-aged children.
- Competence in applying consistent behavioral management practices to foster student growth and development.
- Patience, kindness, and courtesy in interactions with a diverse range of individuals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Tutor and supervise individuals and small groups.
- Implement behavioral plans as developed by the IEP team.
- Assist in the transportation of selected students as needed.
- Support children with educational, physical (toileting), and emotional needs.
- Maintain responsibility for students during unstructured time, reporting to the classroom teacher.
- Adapt to necessary changes in job responsibilities.
- Champion and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Perform other duties as assigned by administration.
- Execute essential job functions as specified for this position.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION:

It is the policy of Kalamazoo County Area Schools Employment Consortium that the district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, or any other legally prohibited basis in admission or access to district employment, programs, events, or activities.



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