1.0 ECP Classroom Paraprofessional

1.0 ECP Classroom Paraprofessional

LOCATION: Stottlemyer Early Childhood Center REPORTS TO: Building Administrator/Director of Special Education COMPENSATION: Internal: Current Step on W-WAP Salary Schedule External: $21.15/hour Based on W-WAP Collective Agreement BENEFITS: Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance Michigan Public School Retirement Plan POSTING DATES: Until filled

Wayne-Westland Community Schools is located in the metropolitan Detroit area, between Ann Arbor and Detroit. Our staff provides the very best educational opportunities for approx. 10,000 students from Westland, Wayne, Canton, Livonia, Garden City, Dearbor n Heights, Inkster, and Romulus. The Wayne -Westland Community School district is comprised of ten elementary schools (K-5), three middle schools (6-8), and two high schools (9-12). We also have an early childhood center, an ultra -modern facility for care er/technical training, an alternative high school, and a thriving online program.

The dynamic environment throughout the school district illustrates that when a school and community work together, extraordinary results occur. Our school district promotes high expectations for success and provides students with a safe, caring and nurturing environment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Works with small groups of students or individual students under the direct supervision of the teacher
• Performs other miscellaneous tasks that support student achievement
• Manages and instructs students on appropriate behavior using positive behavior support strategies consistent with Board policy and procedures
• Assist students in meeting self-help, health and behavior needs including toileting and personal care needs
• Helps maintain instructional area, supplies, equipment and facilities in a clean/safe condition Includes cleaning/disinfecting classroom environment
• Assists teachers and support staff in preparing materials, housekeeping, record keeping and data collection relative to student progress
• Participates in special instructional activities to meet program and student goals (e.g. loading/unloading busses, physical education, swimming, playground supervision, therapeutic activities, etc.)
• Understand and be aware of medical needs of students and follow medical protocols under the supervision of a nurse as appropriate
• Maintain confidentiality
• Follows established policies/procedures re student medical concerns, safety, student rights, emergency/disaster plans, and so forth
• Regular and predictable attendance

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must meet the definition of Highly Qualified by possessing one or more of the following: o An Associate's Degree (or higher) o Sixty (60) or more semester hours of college credit from a degree granting institution o Certificate verifying the passage of the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC Basic Skills) o Passing score of at least 480 on the evident-based reading and writing section of the SAT and 530 on the mathematics section o Passing score on the Parapro Assessment
• CPR certification and First Aid preferred
• CDA certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to understanding and carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Ability to work with students with learning disabilities, autism, emotional, physical, health, sensory, cognitive, and/or multiple impairments
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community
• Must have essential technology skills, i.e. skilled at using PC computer, laptop, assistive communication devices/technology and other educational technology and software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position and is frequently required to move about the inside of the building. This employee will be required to operate office equipment and computers, and will need to be able to position themselves to reach under desks, sit next to students and interact with students. The person in this position frequently communicates with teachers, parents and students, including reading to students, and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The employee must be able to engage in the physical management of students in order to maintain a safe environment for students and others. Diaper changing of students as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with students, staff and occasionally with the public. The employee may be required to work outside and/or accompany a student into a swimming pool. The employee may be around humidity and chemicals involved with swimming pools. At times, the employee may be directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The work year is determined by the number of days students are in attendance during the regular school calendar and/or specific program needs. The work day is six hours and forty-five minutes per day, 67.5 hours bi-weekly. The hourly rate is based on the WWAP Collective Bargaining Agreement.

EVALUATION:

Job performance is evaluated in accordance with district guidelines.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Apply on line at https://www.wwcsd.net/ or come to the Human Resources Department to access the online application system.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY: Note: Posted positions will be awarded on seniority order, assuming the applicant has the necessary qualifications. Once awarded a posted position, you will be required to stay in that position for a one -year period before applying for another posted position. Please note: These positions are being posted under the roll down posting process; you must fill out an application in order to be considered for the posted position(s) and any subsequent position(s) that become available as a result of this posting.

The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The Wayne-Westland Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.