Elementary Paraprofessional

Position Type:
Paraprofessional/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
9/1/2026

Location:
Central Elementary

Closing Date:
09/13/2026
Summary of Position: Provide instructional, behavioral, and other support in an educational environment to individual students and/or in the classroom/recess/lunch.

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Provide proof of highly qualified paraprofessional:
  • Basic Skills Examination Options As of October 1, 2017, the Michigan Teacher Examination Advisory Committee (TEAC) has determined that the College Board's SAT assessment will be Michigan's BSE. BEFORE registering for the SAT, please verify if you have already taken any of the following tests during the indicated administration periods:
  • The ACT, between 1/1/89 and 10/1/17;
  • The Michigan Merit Examination (MME), between 1/1/2007 and 01/31/15;
  • The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Basic Skills Test (BST) or the MTTC Professional Readiness Examination (PRE) with a test date before October 1, 2017;
  • The SAT, taken on or after 3/5/16.
  • If you have already taken one or more of these tests during the indicated administration dates, they may still be honored as the Michigan BSE.
• Experience working with children who have experienced trauma and/or are behaviorally challenged
• Agrees with the philosophy that all children can succeed and demonstrates the commitment to do what is necessary to make this a reality

Essential Position Requirements:

• Regular, Reliable, and Punctual attendance
• Ability to work independently
• Provide instructional support under the direction of the classroom teacher and assist the classroom teacher as needed.
• Supervise students both indoors and outdoors
• Maintain accurate records
• Implement supports outlined in IEPs, 504 plans, and BIPs
• Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs
• Build strong relationships with students
• Communicate effectively with students, teachers, administration, and parents.
• Use technology to enhance instruction.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential functions while adhering to district policies
• Monitor and support positive behavior
• Attend district-provided training and professional development opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designated person

Reports to: Building Principal, and/or LEA Coordinator

Pay Rate: As stated per the Collective Bargaining Agreement ($15.20)

Position Start: ASAP