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

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.