ASD paraprofessional for Cardinal & Early Elementary

Michigan Association of School Boards; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard View Schools is seeking an ASD paraprofessional (Teaching Assistant/Health Care Aide) for Cardinal & Early Elementary. Two positions, full-time, 6.75 hours per day (8:45am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday) during the school year, with a pay rate of $16.79 per hour.

Responsibilities include supporting teachers, monitoring student progress, data keeping, and assisting with health-related tasks as needed. Candidates must be Highly Qualified per the Department of Education (associate degree, 60

Qualifications

• Must be Highly Qualified per the Department of Education (AA/60 credits or ETS 460+).
• Responsible for monitoring progress, data/record keeping, and reinforcing the lessons.
• May require training in medical-related tasks (CPR, basic care).

Responsibilities

• Follow teacher directives and support identified students.
• Provide health care aide assistance as needed.
• Engage students in activities and reinforce lessons.

Skills

Basic First Aid/CPR

Behavioral Management

Experience working with children

Basic Computer Operations

Education

Associate's degree / 60 credit hours / ETS 460+

Job description

ASD paraprofessional for Cardinal & Early Elementary

Deadline: October 16, 2026
District/Organization: Orchard View Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: TBD

26-27-24

POSITION: Teaching Assistant / Health Care Aide in ASD classroom (2 positions)

LOCATION: Cardinal & Early Elementary School

SCHEDULE: 6.75 hours (8:45am-4:00pm; M-F; School Year Only)

PAY RATE: $16.79

QUALIFICATIONS FOR TEACHING ASSISANT / HEALTH CARE AIDE:

Employee shall report and be directly responsible to the assigned teacher(s) as approved by the administrator. They will be responsible to follow the teacher's directives and be involved with the students, monitoring progress, data/record keeping, and reinforcing the lessons and/or activities, or as deemed appropriate by position. Must be Highly Qualified per Department of Education in order to apply for this position. Highly qualified as in having an associate's degree, 60 credit hours or have taken the ETS assessment with a score at 460 or higher.

HCA are employed to primarily provide specific assistance to identified students. These positions may require district to provide training in medical related and bodily care functions to include but not limited to trachea suction, cauterization, postural drainage or percussion, CPR, ostomy feeding tubes, bathing, catheterization, diapering, lifting, dispensing of medication.

SKILLS REQUIRED/RECOMMENDED:

• Basic First Aid/CPR
• Behavioral Management
• Experience working with children
• Basic Computer Operations/use of office equipment