Paraprofessional - Special Education (Full Time)

Assignment: full-time 35-40 hours/week and benefit eligible

The Paraprofessional will work with students receiving special education support.

Paraprofessional will provide:

Support for special needs students

Other duties as assigned

The job is not limited to any or all of the following skills, duties and responsibilities:

• Organization
• The ability to provide positive guidance to students in a manner that communicates dignity and respect.
• The ability to explain curriculum expectations following directive from the teacher.
• The ability to work professionally with staff, students, and other providers.
• Basic understanding of technology
• Dependable attendance

Paraprofessional starting wage is based on the Classification of the current Paraprofessional Master Agreement.

Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must provide evidence of being Highly Qualified in accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act. This can be achieved by submitting college transcripts or successfully completing the paraprofessional assessment.

Application Procedure:

When applying for a position with the Midland Public Schools, interested candidates must complete an application in order to be considered an official applicant. (Internal candidates: Please feel free to complete the shorter internal application if you have access to a networked school computer, otherwise, the detailed application will be necessary.)

To complete the application process, you will need to complete the online application at www.midlandps.org. Your application will be retained in active status for one school year. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you for further information and a possible interview. Please do not send paper documents! When completing your application, you will submit your documents electronically. If you cannot upload your documents, be prepared to provide this information should you be called for an interview. Note: You assure that we have a complete record of your candidacy if you upload all materials yourself.

Thank you for your interest in the Midland Public Schools.