Instructional Support Staff

Position Opening *INTERNAL/EXTERNAL* *POSITION: *Instructional Support Staff *SUMMARY:* Assists teacher in the classroom with daily instructional and non-instructional activities.
*QUALIFICATIONS: *Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent; two years of classroom instructional support experience such as CPR, Behavior Management, First Aid, Universal Health process; ability to operate computers, and to utilize email and internet, and software applications.
In addition, Instructional Support Staff must meet one of the following three criteria to be considered highly qualified: 1.
Complete at least 60 hours credit toward a college diploma; or 2.
Obtain an associate’s (or higher) degree; or 3.
Demonstrate, through a formal academic assessment test or obtain within six months of employment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
Assessments include: a.
ETS Parapro Assessment b.
Work Keys c.
Michigan Test for Teacher Certification-Professional Readiness Exam (MTTC) *PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*: Other duties may be assigned.
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Follow directions of the certified staff and assist in the maintenance of a learning environment.
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Research the web for educational materials to be used in the classroom.
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Read and be familiar with student, district, building and classroom procedures.
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Read and familiarize oneself with and maintain student confidentiality as prescribed in the Family Educational & Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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Complete the following as directed by the certified staff: * Maintain student safety in all situations; * Set up the classroom for the day; * Engage in student activities to include assist students participate in activities in classroom and in other locales as needed; * Transport students to and from classroom; * Assist in transferring students to and from wheelchair, physically assist student to move about the classroom/building, positioning program; * Position children in adaptive equipment/alternative seating; * Perform/assist students with grooming, personal hygiene/toileting; * Assist with meal preparation/feeding; * Clean and disinfect classroom; * Assist with maintenance of school and student equipment; * Assist with group motor activities; * Assist with redirection & intervention of student behaviors as needed: * Assist transportation providers, loading and unloading students with special transportation devices; * Provide bus support; * Collect and maintain student data in reports and charts used in assessing student growth; * Complete required documentation, i.
e.
, Medicaid billing, classroom data; * Complete office duties such as filing, categorizing, laminating, etc; Position Opening *INTERNAL/EXTERNAL* * Prepare bulletin boards and other materials for student use; * Dispense medications, when required, per district procedures and with the approval and/or direction of certified staff.
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Work under numerous therapists in a variety of building and settings, provide unskilled therapy with students and supervise students while they are doing independent exercise programs.
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Participates in professional development and training programs deemed appropriate by and with the approval of the administration.
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Essential functions of the job are expected to be done onsite.
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Be present in buildings with regular and continued attendance and punctuality.
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Follow all Board Policies, Staff Handbook and Administrative Guidelines.
*SALARY:* Bay-Arenac Education Support Personnel Association (MESPA) salary schedule.
Commensurate with candidate’s educational and experience background.
*DATE OF POSTING: *February 22, 2024 *APPLICATION DEADLINE:* Until Filled *APPLICATION PROCEDURE: *Cover letter/resume/transcripts/certifications must be submitted via the employment link at: www.
baisd.
net _Policy Against Discrimination and Retaliation (Title II, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504) _ _The District Board of Education complies with all federal, state and local statutes and laws prohibiting discrimination and retaliation and expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination or unlawful retaliation in any form.
Specifically, Bay-Arenac ISD provides equal employment opportunity and treatment regardless of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, height, weight, or any other orientation status protected by federal, state or local law.
_ _Grievance Procedure: If any person believes the Bay-Arenac ISD or any part of the school organization is in some way discriminating on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap or disability, height, weight, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, in providing instructional opportunities, job placement assistance, employment practices, policies governing student conduct and attendance, or in any other services provided by the Bay-Arenac ISD, he/she may bring forward a complaint which shall be referred to as a grievance, to the Bay-Arenac ISD Civil Rights _ _Coordinator at the following address: Becky Smith, Director of Human Resources, Civil Rights _ _Coordinator, Bay-Arenac ISD, 4228 Two Mile Road, Bay City, MI 48706, 989-667-3201.
_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $13.
95 - $19.
35 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person