Behavior Intervention Para Educator 2026

Sylvania; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Waverly Community Schools in Michigan is seeking a Behavior Intervention Para Educator for grades K-8, starting August 2026. The role involves supporting students with behavioral needs, implementing interventions, and collaborating with teachers and specialists.

Qualifications include an associate’s degree, CPI certification or willingness to obtain, and knowledge of PBIS and MTSS. The position requires dedication, strong communication, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate’s degree
• Prior experience working with students, school personnel, and parents
• CPI certificated or willingness to obtain. (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Awareness and knowledge of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
• Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning at Waverly Community Schools.
• Work one-on-one or in small groups with students to reinforce positive behaviors and social skills.
• Lead students in restorative practice circles to resolve conflicts
• Provide immediate intervention in crisis situations, utilizing de-escalation techniques and strategies.
• Support students in managing behavioral crises and ensure their safety and the safety of others.
• Communicate effectively in reports and correspondence to teachers and administrators regarding student issues daily.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, mental health specialists and social workers on effective behavior management strategies.
• Implement and monitor behavior intervention plans for students with behavioral challenges.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding their child’s behavioral progress and strategies for support at home.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Effective communication

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

CPI Certification

Job description

WAVERLY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Position Announcement

Job Title: Behavior Intervention Para Educator 2026

Location: Grades K-8 Buildings

Start Date: August 2026

Salary Range/ Level: Class A WESPA; $22.31 – $24.96 hourly

Terms of Employment: 2026-27 School Calendar

Date Posted: July 29, 2026

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties,knowledge,and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning atWaverly CommunitySchools.
• Work one-on-one or in small groups with students to reinforce positive behaviors and social skills.
• Lead students in restorative practice circles to resolve conflicts
• Provide immediate intervention in crisis situations,utilizingde-escalation techniques and strategies.
• Support students in managing behavioralcrisisand ensure their safety and the safety of others.
• Ability toassiststudents in improving decision-making skills
• Keeprecordof student behaviors and interventions.
• Communicateeffectively in reports and correspondenceto teachers and administratorsregardingstudent issues daily.
• Collaboratewithteachers, administrators,mental healthspecialistsand social workerson effective behavior management strategies.
• Implementandmonitorbehavior intervention plans for students with behavioral challenges.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardiansregardingtheir child’s behavioral progress and strategies for support at home.
• Provide assistancein restorative circles as needed.
• Willingness toparticipatein training and professional development opportunities related to behavior intervention and management.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Minimumof an associate’s degree
• Prior experience working withstudents, school personnel, and parents
• CPI certificated or willingness to obtain. (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Awareness and knowledge of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
• Ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working withelementary agedstudents
• Familiarity with behavior intervention strategies and techniques is a plus.
• Restorative Justice training

Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities: Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform dutieswith awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.Ability todemonstratethe character traits of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring when interacting with staff, students, and community members.

Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distancevisionand ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderateto loud.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis required tocompare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills,compile,and negotiate

Notice of Non-discrimination

TheWaverly CommunitySchools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations:Assistancewith the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at [phone] or [e-mail].