Specialized Assistant: Autism Spectrum Disorder

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate passion for working with students, especially in one-on-one and small group situations, particularly 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or 60 completed college credits or 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.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, and move quickly between indoor and outdoor settings for extended periods.
• Regularly required to bend, kneel, crouch, and assist with physical transfers or interventions involving students.
• Must be able to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Frequent verbal communication is required to support students, coordinate with staff, and manage emergent situations.
• Occasional use of computers, radios, and other communication or documentation tools.
• May be exposed to noise, weather conditions, and other elements associated with a school environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.