*Position:  *Student Support Assistant - ASD {target="_blank" rel="noopener"}

Location:  Beekman Center

Starting Date:  As soon as possible

*Work Schedule: * 5 days/week - Up to 6.75 hours/day (0.84375 FTE)

*Salary:  *Starting at $16.86/hour

*Bargaining Unit: * LEA

We are: The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique in that we offer a wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing SD's team members are dedicated to our mission to provide educational excellence in a safe and nurturing environment for all students.

*We're hiring for: *In the pursuit of our mission, we are hiring a Student Support Assistant for students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) designation. This position provides essential support to Special Education teachers in the Beekman Center, focused on providing services to much deserving individual students. 

You have

• Required:

• • One of the following (not all!):

  • • An Associate's degree
    • Proof of passing the WorkKeys Assessment in reading, writing, and math 
    • Proof of passing the ETS Parapro Assessment
    • Proof of completion of 60 credit hours

  • The ability to lift 60 pounds

  • Commitment to Lansing School District's mission and vision

• Recommended:

• • A track record of success working with students with special education needs (especially ASD students)
  • A track record of perfect attendance and punctuality
  • Previous training in CPI, blood borne diseases, Epi-pen and Diastat

  • Previous experience working with students from diverse backgrounds that are different from your own

     

You will:

• Assist ASD designated students with daily tasks, ensuring a safe and enjoyable school day
• Assist teachers in Beekman with facilitating and maintaining a safe and productive classroom environment
• Log updates in the student data system

• Other tasks as needed to ensure the safety of students at Beekman

   

To apply: *Complete the attached online application, including submitting a resume, cover letter, and recent transcripts. *Our goal is to get back to you about next steps within the following week.

In the event the applicant cannot upload or scan the additional required documents, they can be submitted by mail or in person on or before the posting expiration date. The applicant shall indicate on the packet of information the position for which the materials are intended using the following statement:  Please attach this packet of additional information to my on-line application for job # (insert #), (insert job title). I have submitted an on-line application under the name, (insert your name) and assigned it to the job number indicated.  

Lansing School District, Attn: Human Resources Department

519 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI  48933 

Phone: 517-755-2000  Fax: 517-755-2009

The Lansing School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its educational policies or practices on the basis of religion, race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap of any individual. For more information on employment opportunities with the Lansing School District visit our website at www.lansingschools.net{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}.