Special Education Para-Educator in Dearborn, Michigan at The Dearborn Academy

Provide instructional support to students and assist the Special Education Teacher in the educational process of all students in both instructional and non-instructional activities. Assist the Special Education Teacher in working directly with children (if required) in small groups or on a one-to-one basis.

Position Specific Responsibilities:

• Perform duties under the direct supervision of the assigned teachers.
• Implement tutorial sessions, taking students to restrooms, transferring students to and from classes and preparing class work.
• Assist students with activities as directed by the teacher(s).
• Assist individual students in the classroom, as well as tutor students individually.
• Assist and support the student’s instructional processes as planned by the supervising teacher(s) and gather and record data.
• Support and implement the discipline philosophy of the Academy, as well as disciplinary procedures designed for individual students.
• Report incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to the Code and administrative and/or Academy policies.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students.
• Maintain positive relationships with all students, Academy staff and parents.
• Comply with State Law and Academy policies and regulations.
• Maintain a safe environment for students, conducive to learning.
• Adhere to policy and procedures set forth by AIMS for schedules, break time, lunchtime and duty.
• Facilitate group work during differentiated lessons.
• Attend and participate in all required in-service training sessions and become familiar with the inclusion philosophy and procedures as outlined in AIMS’ policy.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Principal.

• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or obtain an associate's degree (or higher); or meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment:
• Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing and?mathematics;?or
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness?and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
• Communication skills – ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, students, staff and the general public consistent with the duties of this position.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and unprofessional conduct check as required by School Safety Legislation.