West Side Christian School
Education Support Services Paraprofessional
ESS paraprofessionals work closely with students, teachers and school staff to support students.
Educational Support Services paraprofessionals work closely with students, teachers and school staff to support students with documented learning challenges as identified through educational testing, the Response to Intervention model, individualized service plans (ISP), and/or Collaborative Success Plans (CSP) to maximize student learning and belonging in the school community.
Job Requirements
- Provide 1:1, small group or inclusion support to students with documented learning needs
- Work with individual students/small groups to reinforce learning targets, objectives or skills introduced by the teacher
- Work collaboratively with classroom teachers and the ESS team to carry out a ISPs, CSPs and/or behavior support plans
- Prepare differentiated materials, adapt instructional materials, equipment, or strategies, under the direction of the teacher or ESS Director.
- Complete documentation of support services with individual students/small groups.
- Assist teaching staff in the implementation of classroom management and behavioral interventions
- Assist students in their daily routines, including escorting students during arrival and departure and to co-curricular classes or therapy; providing supervision in school areas such as lunch, the playground or gym, and at school related activities off site.
- Assist students with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
Education Requirements
- Background in special or general education preferred
- Experience working with children in the school setting preferred
- Related Benefits- health and dental insurance, 403B. Can discuss further details
Contact West Side Christian School
Melissa Brower
Interim Head of School
Phone: 616.453.3925
Fax: 616.453.4150