Special Needs Paraprofessional

Special Needs Paraprofessional

Reports To: Director of Student Services

Schedule: 9 Months; August-May

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt; Hourly

Job Summary:

MHCS desires those who feel called to work with students with special needs and in a ministry. A Christ-centered special needs paraprofessional is needed to fulfill this role in our school ministry.  The ideal candidate will prayerfully help students learn attitudes and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christians to the praise and glory of God, focusing on supporting students with special needs. This role involves working alongside the student services team and possibly assigned teachers. All special needs paraprofessionals are expected to complete the required training and coursework that MHCS provides. We also desire that our special needs paraprofessionals reflect the purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ in every class and every activity. The following details of this job implement this.

Spiritual Expectations:

• Have received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior
• Believe that the Bible is God’s word and standard for faith and daily living
• Be in agreement with the MHPC’s Statement of Faith and MHCS’s Christian Philosophy of Education*
• Strive to be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and action towards others; seek to cultivate your own spiritual growth continually

Minimum Qualifications:

• Show evidence of Christian maturity
• Have a firm grasp of the essence of Christian education
• Experience and/or willingness to work with students with special needs
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training - training provided
• Holds a high school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

• Use of computer or telephone, as needed, to perform duties
• Be able to stand, sit, walk, reach, and bend
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Core Functions

• Support the assigned students and/or class of students by caring for their educational, physical, emotional, and behavioral needs while affirming their abilities and assisting those areas they require support in
• Provide small group and tutorial instruction and supervision as needed or assigned
• Work in close coordination with any teachers, the student services team, and other paraprofessionals who support the assigned students’ needs
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and/or parents
• Use de-escalation techniques and behavior modifications, as needed, from the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training method
• Work closely with the assigned teacher to assist in the planning and implementation of classroom curriculum in an age-appropriate manner to meet the cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of the students
• Assist in the management and discipline of students; maintain control of students respectfully and responsibly at all times 

Application Form: https://www.mounthorebchristian.org/editoruploads/files/Application%20-%20Support%20Staff%20(MHCS).pdf

For questions or more information, please contact:

Sheila Olson

Director of Student Services
(608) 710-4960

solson@hpcsmadison.org