Specialized Assistant: MICI

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI.

We are seeking a Specialized Assistant to help ensure the safety and success of students in the building they are assigned to, often students with disabilities.

The Specialized Assistant will build relationships with students, support teachers in ensuring that students are engaged and supported during lessons, and interact with parents and families.

This role in particular will support Mildly Cognitively Impaired students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree
• 60 completed college credits
• Proof of passing the ETS Paraprofessional Exam

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with students in small group and RTI settings
• Understanding of how to read and understand a student's IEP
• Desire to become a certified teacher long term

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate passion for working with students, especially in one on one and small group situations, and especially students with special education needs
• Effectively prioritize tasks as assigned by teachers and school leaders
• Ensure safety of students on caseload
• Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission