Afternoon SPED Paraprofessional - Student Support

Sylvania; Williamston (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Personal & sick days

Holidays

Longevity pay

Attendance rewards

Sick bank payout

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a K-12 Special Education Paraprofessional for the afternoons, 0.50 FTE, to support students with academic, behavioral, and medical needs in a school setting.

You will assist in adapting instructional materials, implement supports per student plans, and collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure safe, inclusive learning environments. The role requires CPI and medical protocol training willingness, strong communication, and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree and/ or completion of 60 hours of instruction of higher education and/ or be able to demonstrate through State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to learn and implement new strategies or procedures to assist students.
• Ability to adjust quickly to meet student needs.
• Strong communication skills.
• Physical abilities sufficient to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, and/or lift.
• Willingness to be trained in CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention) and implement as needed.
• Willingness to be trained in medical protocols for students.
• Excellent attendance on assigned workdays.
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work as a member of multiple student teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist students academically, behaviorally, and medically in a school setting.
• Preparation and adaptation of instructional materials under the direction of teachers.
• Implementation of students’ academic, medical, and positive behavioral support plans.
• Work as a team member supporting program, building, and district practices and policies.
• Supervise students in non-structured settings including arrival, dismissal, recess, lunch, and hallways.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Confidentiality

Attendance reliability

Behavioral support

Student supervision

Respectful relationships

Medical protocol familiarity

CPI training willingness

Flexibility/adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree or 60 credit hours

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a K-12 Special Education Paraprofessional for the afternoons, 0.50 FTE, to support students with academic, behavioral, and medical needs in a school setting.

You will assist in adapting instructional materials, implement supports per student plans, and collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure safe, inclusive learning environments. The role requires CPI and medical protocol training willingness, strong communication, and reliable attendance.