Carrollton Elementary Full-Time Paraprofessional

Carrollton Elementary Full-Time Paraprofessional

Carrollton Public Schools Employment Opportunity Carrollton Elementary School 2025-2026 School Year

Summary of position: The role requires a collaborative and student-focused individual who can work effectively with teachers, administrators, and peers to support a positive learning environment. Responsibilities include supervising and engaging with students in various settings such as classrooms, the cafeteria, and on the bus, while ensuring safety at all times. The position also involves supporting students' academic, personal, and behavioral needs, maintaining professionalism in all interactions, and demonstrating competency with technology. Attendance at workshops, in-service training, and ongoing professional development is expected. Flexibility to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions is essential. Additional duties may be assigned by the building principal or teacher. Successful completion of a probationary period, as outlined by the Carrollton Association of Paraprofessionals contract, is required.

Reports to: Zoe Ferguson, Carrollton Elementary School Assistant Principal

Compensation: $13.50 (Probationary) $14.27 (After 90 days probation) as per the Paraprofessional Contract.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to cooperate with teachers, students, and administration; work as part of a team.
• Attendance at designated workshops and in-service training sessions are required.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude when interacting with students, parents, colleagues, and community members visiting Carrollton Public Schools facilities or programs.
• Demonstrate competency in technology.
• Collaborate effectively with teachers, students, and administrative staff.
• Maintain a safe environment for students at all times.
• Must be willing to receive additional training to improve job skills.
• Ability to ride the bus after school to engage with and manage students.
• Ability to supervise and engage with students in the cafeteria.
• Ability to work outdoors in Michigan weather conditions.
• Ability to support students with academic, personal, and behavioral needs.
• Other duties as assigned by the building principal or teacher.
• Successful completion of a probationary period outlined by the Carrollton Association of Paraprofessionals contract.

Qualifications:

• Must have an Associate's degree, or completion of at least two years of study (60 semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education.
• If the above are not met, applicants may: Take the College Board SAT (minimum score of 480 in evidence-based reading/writing and 530 in math), or Take the ETS Parapro Assessment and obtain a passing score of 460. The district will cover the cost of either the SAT or ETS Parapro Assessment. Applicants will be given 90 days to successfully pass.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work well with staff, parents, and students.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Must be highly sensitive to students with emotional and physical disabilities.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job expectation.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others.
• Must act in a professional manner.
• Must satisfactorily pass: Law enforcement background check with fingerprinting. Personal and professional reference background check. Must receive a satisfactory response to a P.A.189 letter (Misconduct Law). Must have a valid driver's license and meet requirements to operate District vehicles.

Closing Date: 03/27/2026

Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants should contact the Human Resources Department regarding reasonable accommodations.

Equal Opportunity Employer: In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Carrollton Public School District that no person shall be based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment. For information, inquiries, or to file a complaint, contact the Superintendent of Carrollton Public Schools at PO Box 517, Carrollton, MI 48724. View phone number on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Employer