Specialized Assistant: Resource Room

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.

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

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

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

Additional Information At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.