Behavior Paraprofessional - Beacon Day Treatment

Applitrack; Inkster (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Park Public Schools in Lincoln Park, MI is seeking a Behavior Paraprofessional for Beacon Day Treatment to support students with emotional and behavioral needs in a highly structured setting.

The role requires collaboration with the behavior specialist, data collection, and crisis response using CPI techniques. A high school diploma is required with multi-disciplinary teamwork and strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; must meet physical requirements and paraprofessional qualifications.
• Experience with EI and CPI de-escalation; data collection and analysis under behavior specialist guidance.
• Able to communicate effectively; work within a multi-disciplinary team in a structured setting.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the behavior specialist and center program staff to respond to crisis situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team to respond quickly in the event of a crisis.
• Provide positive behavior supports to students with and without behavior intervention plans.
• Work with classroom teams to reinforce positive behavior expectations.
• Attend team/parent meetings, as directed.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Paraprofessional assessment

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Google Platform

Job description

Behavior Paraprofessional - Beacon Day Treatment JobID: 31342

• Date Posted:
  6/18/2026
  
• District:
  Lincoln Park Public Schools

LINCOLN PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

1650 Champaign

Lincoln Park, Michigan 48146

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Special Education

2025 - 2026 SCHOOL YEAR

POSITION:

Positions:

1 position

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma

Must meet physical requirements

Must meet general qualifications of a paraprofessional

Must function as part of a multi-disciplinary team in meeting physical and emotional needs of special education children in a highly structured setting.

Familiarity with evidence based and best practices working with students with EI

Extensive experience implementing behavior intervention plans and emergency intervention plans

Extensive experience using CPI de-escalation and restrictive procedure techniques

Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently

Experience working with students with EI, preferably in a center program

Experience with data collection

Ability to analyze data, under guidance of the behavior specialist

Familiarity with Google Platform

Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality

Must fulfill “Highly Qualified” Federal requirements, and all State and Federal standards (passed ETS Parapro Assessment and /or Associate’s Degree)

Excellent attendance and punctuality necessary

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education and/or Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

DUTIES:

DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND CHANGE

Work closely with the behavior specialist and center program staff to respond to crisis situations

Ability to work collaboratively as a team to respond quickly in the event of a crisis

Ability to provide positive behavior supports to students with and without behavior intervention plans

Work with classroom teams to reinforce positive behavior expectations

Attend team/parent meetings, as directed

Other duties as assigned

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Executive Director of Special Education, Special Education Supervisor, and Building Administration

WORK SCHEDULE:

According to School Calendar

SALARY:

According to AFSCME, Local 849 Master Agreement

Jennifer Walker

Executive Director of Staff and Student Services

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.

The Executive Director of Staff and Student Services

1650 Champaign, Lincoln Park, MI 48146 313-389-0200 ext. 20305