The Gogebic-Ontonagon ISD seeks paraprofessionals/independence facilitators to assist in supervising, caring, and instructing students with special needs.
Our paraprofessionals/independence facilitators work under the supervision of a licensed teacher to directly or indirectly assist and support students with significant academic, social/emotional, and/or behavioral needs. Duties may vary based on specific assignments and/or locations. Duties may also change at any time based on administration or teacher reexamination of student or program needs. The administration will determine paraprofessional reassignments best to meet student, classroom, and program needs. Schedules may change frequently to accommodate needs.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Must demonstrate a willingness to accept pertinent job responsibilities when new paraprofessionals are assigned. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- REQUIRED: Minimum education of high school diploma or GED
- PREFERRED: Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 semester hours); or obtain an associate’s degree (or higher); or passing score of 460 on the ETS Parapro Assessment or a passing score on the MTTC-Professional Readiness Exam or Basic Skills Test
Compensation: $18.75/hour, 7.5 hours per day
A full job description can be found here.
Questions regarding this position may be directed to Mark Switzer in the Special Education Department at [email protected] or 906-575-3438, ext. 303.
The candidate for this position must pass a criminal background check
and drug test before being recommended to the Board of Education.
