Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional
$35,194–$35,194 year
On-siteHolland, Michigan, United States
Holland, Michigan, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$35,194–$35,194 yearHigh School Or Equivalent
Part TimeHigh School Or Equivalent
Job Summary
Provide social, physical, and academic support and supervision in general and special education settings, including classrooms, cafeteria, recess, and assemblies. Assist students with disabilities with ambulatory, eating, and toileting needs while managing behavior and maintaining confidentiality. Keep teachers informed of individual student needs and problems, participate in staff development training, and supervise student arrival and departure. Follow instructions from teachers and administrators. Work part-time, 7 hours per day on Mondays and Tuesdays, starting August 24, 2026.
Required Qualifications
- 18 years of age
- High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma
- Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents in a positive manner
- Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form
- Ability to follow written and oral communication
- Ability to problem-solve
- Ability to read and understand instructional materials presented to students
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with all students, staff and school community
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district and BOE policies
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25+ pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Previous work experience with elementary-age students, including students with special needs
- First Aid/CPR certification
- College degree
- Completed 60 college credit hours
- Achieve a passing score on one of the following MDE-approved formal state academic assessments: MTTC Basic Skills
- ETS - 460
- WorkKeys - Minimum scores of Reading for Information (4); Applied Math (4); Writing (3)
- SAT - at least 480 on evident-based reading and writing and 530 on math
- ACT (between 1/1/1989 - 10/1/2017) - minimum scores of Reading (22); Combined English and Writing (22); Math (22)
- MME (between 1/1/2007 -1/31/2015) - minimum scores of Reading (1108); Writing (1129); Math (1116)
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