Behavior Paraeducator I - Student Support & Safety

Waverly Community Schools; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Waverly Community Schools in Michigan is seeking a 2026-27 Behavior Paraeducator Class I at Winans Elementary to support students with behavioral needs and contribute to a safe learning environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, CPI certification or willingness to obtain it, and strong communication skills. The position offers hourly pay between $20.55 and $23.22 and includes alignment with the WESPA Master Agreement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• CPI Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of PBIS and MTSS.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning
• Assist staff in behavioral concerns with students
• Assist students in regulating behaviors by utilizing de-escalation skills and CPI strategies as needed.
• Cope with friction among students
• Deal with student problems and diffuse situations
• Ability to work with little assistance in high stress situations
• Assist students in improving decision-making skills
• Will be required to assess problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Will be required to communicate effectively with staff and parents
• Restorative Practices to help deescalate conflict.
• Monitors student activity in all areas of campus, both inside and outside.
• Refers discipline, security, and attendance situations to appropriate personnel.
• Enforces all district policies and procedures related to safety and security.
• Assists in emergency situations.
• Assists visitors with directions, secures proper identification and escorts unauthorized visitors to exits.
• Monitors extracurricular events day and/or evenings as assigned.
• Participates in in-services and workshops appropriate to responsibilities.
• Monitors assigned zones and areas of school grounds.
• Consistently and politely enforces Waverly Community Schools handbook rules.
• Promotes a safe and healthy school environment by enforcing school rules and guidelines.
• Performs various tasks as requested by the administration and office personnel.
• Maintains confidentiality when dealing with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Performs moderate to extensive physical activity including frequent standing or walking.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

PBIS knowledge

MTSS knowledge

Education

High school diploma

CPI Certification

Job description

Waverly Community Schools in Michigan is seeking a 2026-27 Behavior Paraeducator Class I at Winans Elementary to support students with behavioral needs and contribute to a safe learning environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, CPI certification or willingness to obtain it, and strong communication skills. The position offers hourly pay between $20.55 and $23.22 and includes alignment with the WESPA Master Agreement.