26-ESP-45 Paraprofessional SXI (Severe Multiple Impairment)

NOTICE

OF

VACANCY

POSTING

DATE:

September

18,

2026

POSITION

ID:

26-ESP-45

POSITION:

Special

Education

Paraprofessional

SXI

(Severe

Multiple

Impairment)

LOCATION:

Visions

Unlimited

SALARY:

Starting

at

$17.49

(ESP

Master

Contract,

Level

III)

7

hrs/day,

5

days/week,

12

MO

Calendar

START

DATE:

ASAP

DEADLINE:

September

25,

2026

or

Until

Filled

Job

Summary

Farmington

Public

Schools

is

seeking

a

compassionate,

dependable,

and

dedicated

Paraprofessional

to

support

students

in

our

Severe

Multiple

Impairments

(SXI)

Program .

This

program

serves

students

with

significant

cognitive

and

physical

disabilities

who

require

intensive

support

across

all

areas

of

functioning.

The

successful

candidate

will

work

under

the

supervision

of

a

certified

special

education

teacher

to

assist

with

academic,

behavioral,

and

functional

needs,

including

daily

living

activities

such

as

toileting,

diapering,

feeding,

positioning,

and

mobility

assistance .

This

is

a

12-month

position

that

plays

a

vital

role

in

promoting

students'

independence,

dignity,

and

quality

of

life

in

a

safe

and

supportive

educational

environment.

Essential

Duties

and

Responsibilities

Direct

Student

Support:

Assist

students

with

significant

cognitive

and

physical

disabilities

in

classroom,

therapy,

and

community-based

instruction

settings.

Provide

one-on-one

or

small

group

academic

and

functional

support

under

the

direction

of

the

teacher

or

related

service

providers.

Support

students

in

daily

living

activities

including

toileting,

diapering,

changing

clothes,

hand-over-hand

feeding,

and

oral

motor

support.

Support

safe

lifting,

transferring,

and

positioning

of

students

using

appropriate

techniques

and

equipment

(e.g.,

gait

belts,

wheelchairs,

standers).

Maintain

a

respectful,

clean,

and

safe

environment

during

all

care

routines.

Behavioral

and

Safety

Support:

Implement

behavior

support

plans

with

consistency

and

care.

Use

proactive

strategies

to

prevent

and

de-escalate

challenging

behaviors.

Participate

in

training

and

apply

Nonviolent

Crisis

Intervention

(CPI)

techniques

when

necessary

to

ensure

safety.

Monitor

and

report

student

behavior

accurately

and

professionally.

2

Instructional

and

Program

Support:

Prepare

and

modify

learning

materials

and

supports

as

directed

by

the

teacher

or

therapist

(e.g.,

switch-adapted

devices,

visual

schedules,

sensory

tools).

Assist

in

data

collection

related

to

IEP

goals,

daily

activities,

and

student

responses.

Support

classroom

routines,

therapies,

and

community

outings.

Team

Collaboration:

Work

collaboratively

with

teachers,

occupational/physical/speech

therapists,

school

nurses,

and

other

staff

members

to

provide

consistent

support.

Communicate

student

needs,

concerns,

and

observations

with

clarity

and

professionalism.

Maintain

confidentiality

regarding

all

student

information.

Supervise

students

during

transitions,

lunch,

recess,

and

transportation

as

needed.

Required

Qualifications

&

Experience

High

school

diploma

or

GED

required.

Willingness

and

ability

to

assist

with

all

personal

care

needs,

including

toileting

and

diapering.

Must

be

able

to

lift

and

transfer

up

to

50

pounds

and

assist

with

physical

mobility

tasks.

Must

pass

a

criminal

background

check

and

meet

all

district

onboarding

requirements.

Current

CPR/First

Aid

certification

or

willingness

to

obtain.

Completion

of

CPI

(Crisis

Prevention

Institute)

training

within

30

days

of

hire

(provided

by

the

district).

Skills

and

Abilities

Patience,

empathy,

and

a

strong

sense

of

responsibility.

Ability

to

build

trusting,

respectful

relationships

with

students

who

have

complex

needs.

Clear

and

professional

communication

with

team

members

and

supervisors.

Flexibility,

reliability,

and

a

positive,

team-oriented

attitude.

Ability

to

follow

detailed

instructions

and

work

independently

when

necessary.

Commitment

to

student

dignity,

inclusion,

and

equitable

educational

access.

METHOD

OF

APPLICATION:

Applications

are

being

accepted

online

only.

To

apply

for

this

position,

go

to

the

district's

web

site

at

www.farmington.k12.mi.us

• select

Employment .

Contact

if

you

have

GAZELL WATKINS questions

regarding

this

job

posting.

It

is

the

policy

of

Farmington

Public

Schools

that

no

person

shall,

on

the

basis

of

race,

creed,

color,

national

origin,

sex,

age,

marital

status,

or

disability,

be

excluded

from

participation

in,

be

denied

the

benefits

of,

or

be

subjected

to

discrimination

in

employment,

or

in

any

of

its

programs

or

activities.