*WEST OTTAWA PUBLIC SCHOOLS *
*ADMINISTRATION OFFICES*
(616) 786-2050
1138 136th Ave.
Holland, MI 49424
www.
westottawa.
net
Notice of Support Staff Posting
Position: Education Assistant – Autism Spectrum Disorder Posting # 3393
-Macatawa Bay Middle School (6-8)
Posting Dates: November 9, 2023 – Until Filled
Reports To: Principal
Beginning: Immediately
Hours: 35 hours per week
7:45 a.
m.
to 2:45 p.
m.
Monday – Friday
School year/part-time
*Qualifications:*
* Must meet educational requirements of Every Student Succeeds Act Legislation
- Successful completion of ETS Parapro test OR
- 60 college credits OR
- College degree
* CPI training preferred
* Experience working with students with disabilities
* Good communication/collaboration skills with staff and students
* Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders
*Job Responsibilities:*
* Support student 1:1 or in small group
* Implement behavior intervention plans and reinforcements systems with the help of a supervising teacher
*Other Information:*
* Knowledge of positive interventions, supports and good-problem solving skills
* Good collaboration/communication skills
* Experience in working with disabilities preferred
*Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:*
§ *Reaching*: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
§ *Lifting*: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
§ *Grasping*: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
§ *Talking*: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work; those activities where detailed or import spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
§ *Hearing*: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
§ *Repetitive motions*: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
§ The worker is subject to environmental conditions.
§ The worker should provide consistent and reliable attendance.
*POST IMMEDIATELY*
Apply online at www.
westottawa.
net
_*The West Ottawa Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex *_
_*(including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, height, weight, marital or family status,*_
_*religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category (collectively, *_
_*"Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
The District's*_
_*Compliance Officers shall handle inquiries regarding the Board's non-discrimination policies and address any complaint of discrimination.
*_
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.
25 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
Grade school specialties:
* 6th grade
* 7th grade
* 8th grade
Physical setting:
* Public school
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
* Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person