Paraeducator - Floating Position

Clare-Gladwin RESD; Munster; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Paraeducator for a floating position across various classrooms at Clare-Gladwin Area School. The role involves assisting teachers, itinerant staff and students in instructional, health-related, recreation and pre-vocational activities. The assignment may vary by need and classroom.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred, along with knowledge of training techniques, behavior

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of training techniques, behavior modification, and task analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers, itinerant staff and others in instructional support.
• Support health-related, recreation and pre-vocational job training activities.
• May be assigned to one classroom or various assignments depending on student needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Communication skills

Child interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Paraeducator - Floating Position (various classrooms)

LOCATION:

Clare-Gladwin Area School

ASSIGNMENT:

All Classrooms (Area School and Early Childhood Special Education Program)

REPORTS TO

Classroom Teacher and Principal

WAGES:

According to the MEAContract. $14.37 per hour, or higher - based on actual years of experience

STARTING DATE:

As soon as possible

JOB OBJECTIVE:

The Paraeducator is responsible for assisting teachers, Itinerant staff and others in the support of instructional, health related, recreation and/or pre-vocational job training activities. The Paraeducator may be assigned to one classroom or to a variety of assignments depending on the needs of the students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Working knowledge of training techniques, behavior modification, and task analysis.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate with students, parents, community, and peers.
• Ability to understand and work with children of all ages.
• Must demonstrate cooperative and effective communication skills, both oral and written, and apply active listening skills.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Internal Deadline: October 7, 2026 by 4:00 pm

External Deadline: Open Until Filled