BUILDING: Hazel Park Junion High School
POSITION: Cognitive Impairment (CI) Paraprofessional
SPECIFICS
- Ten-month position
- Not to Exceed 35 Hours Per Week (Monday through Friday, when students are in attendance)
- Located at Hazel Park Junior High School
- Level IV Salary Schedule $16.00/hour
- Work schedule will be normal schedule as provided for in the Master Agreement
QUALIFICATIONS
- Shall have high school diploma or equivalent
- Applicants should have experience and rate high in the following areas:
Will have successfully passed the WorkKeys Assessment (per NCLB Guidelines), prior to July 10, 2017; or have successfully passed the ETS Assessment, which replaced the WorkKeys Assessment on July 10, 2017 (per NCLB Guidelines), or have completed 2 years of college, official transcripts must be provided within fifteen days of being award the position. You must have the support documentation available to apply for this position. - Good communication skills
- Ability to follow an individualized behavioral plan, under the teacher/psychologist direction
- Good attendance record is expected
- Certified in the C.P.I. training and the ability to implement all stages of the training, including the restraint portion of Crisis Prevention, OR, willingness to take the training and implement procedures
- Work under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher
- Ability to communicate with teachers, pupils, parents, and the public in a professional, friendly manner
- Ability and willingness to deal with challenging behaviors under the direction of the teacher with poise and professionalism
- Maintain confidentiality of work related information
- Ability to work with a diverse group of students with CI, implementing individualized behavioral plans
- Ability to be flexible and take on a variety of assignments within the classroom and the building
- Ability to understand that each student may work under an individualized plan that matches the student's learning level
- Knowledge of CI and experience and/or training in working with students with CI is preferred
DUTIES
- Maintain the confidentiality of all student, staff, and administrative correspondence
- Perform all assigned tasks in a prompt and professional manner
- In the absence of immediate administrative direction, act in the best interests of students and the school district. Deal with teachers, pupils, parents and the public in a friendly manner using interest and poise
- Perform other duties and assignments as may be directed by administrator, or assigned professional staff member
- Work with other staff in following Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Procedures
- Provide supervision as directed by the supervising teacher
- Additional tasks as assigned by the supervising teacher, or administrator
- Reports to Hazel Park Junior High Principal
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Application Deadline: When Filled
All interested applicants need to complete the employment application.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
The Hazel Park School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, height, weight, religion, or marital status in its programs and activities.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
