Special Education EI Paraprofessional - Middle School Level

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist the teacher in general daily classroom activities Assist students with special needs Care for the students' physical and emotional health Behavior support which may include physical management (training available) Assist in small or large group student instruction under teacher direction Tutor students at teacher's request Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable Direct Report: Building Principal

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Required: High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

Preferred: Associate's Degree in related field Teaching Certification Additional training and/or education

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Position requires sustained periods of sitting and working on computer and office equipment Position requires standing and walking throughout buildings Position involves frequent lifting up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity Position involves frequent repetitive action on a keyboard

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to loud depending upon the activity in a particular part of the day Hudsonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned