1:1 Paraprofessional (Early Childhood Education)

Position Type: Special Education/ParaprofessionalDate Posted: 12/12/2025Location: Dudley Early Learning CenterGreat things are happening at Battle Creek Public Schools!Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS) is located in Calhoun County, Michigan (between Chicago and Detroit), serving the City of Battle Creek as well as parts of Emmett, Pennfield and Bedford townships, and the City of Springfield. With a bold goal of achieving 100% success for every Bearcat, we offer a broad range of educational experiences to meet the individual needs of students at all levels, including experiential learning, individualized instruction, advanced and accelerated curricula, and outdoor education.In 2017, BCPS received an historic investment from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and we are continuing our transformation plan, advancing bold, top-to-bottom changes to provide a world-class career, college, and community-ready education for every student, in every grade, at every school. Apply now and join the Bearcat family! Position Summary:Assists special education with daily instructional and non-instructional classroom management activities. Position Responsibilities:Assist the classroom teacher with implementation of each student's Individual Education Program involving development and implementation of instruction, behavioral and therapeutic activities. Attend weekly staff and team meetings and other meetings as appropriate and requested. Carry out instructional support and training activities with students under the direction of the teacher in school setting, on Community Based Instruction (CBI), and on Work Placements. Assist in planning and implementation of educational activities. The Teacher Assistant, as directed by the teacher, will be responsible for the supervision of the student(s) and will direct, assist, and instruct the student as appropriate. Maintain student behavior through appropriate and approved behavioral interventions and approved techniques. Assist students in meeting self-help, health and behavior needs including toileting and personal care needs.Assist with maintaining classroom organization (supplies, materials, other).Assist in the preparation of instructional materials for teaching and for display in the classroom.Independently lead small group activities. Assist instructional staff in the supervision of students while loading and unloading students on the buses, in gym and on the playground. Regularly lifts 50 lb. individually and or pushes over 100 lb. students.Understand and be aware of medical needs of students and follow medical protocol under the supervision of a nurse as appropriate. Implement behavior management programs and techniques and maintain documentation of student progress relative to IEP goals and objectives. Maintain classroom including management of required forms and records.Sanitizes classroom, equipment and other areas as assigned. Maintain regular consistent attendance and punctuality.Maintain a professional personal appearance.Adhere to district health and safety procedures.Maintain confidentiality. Adhere to Board Policies. Qualifications:Complete at least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); orObtain an associate degree (or higher) from an accredited institution; orMeet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through passage of an approved formal state academic assessment in the following areas: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. Current State Board of Education Approved AssessmentsCollege Board's SAT - Must score at least a 480 on evidence-based reading and writing and a 530 on mathETS Parapro Assessment - A passing score of 460 is required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Demonstrate ability to work effectively with students, teachers, treatment staff, and administrators.Prefer knowledge of computer technology and software application.Demonstrate good physical health and stamina.Demonstrate ability to function well within a team in an educational setting.Salary: $21.50/hourContract: 166.5 day calendarSCHOOL SAFETY CLEARANCE: The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees required for this check (estimated $73.00) will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.The Battle Creek Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, handicap, sex, age, religion, national origin, weight, height, or marital status in its employment practices.

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