Classroom Paraprofessional - Special Education

Wayne County Schools Employment Network; Hamtramck (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A public school district in Michigan seeks a Classroom Paraprofessional for Special Education to assist teachers in achieving educational objectives. Responsibilities include reinforcing learning with individual students, developing strategies, and supporting students with special needs. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, prefer prior experience with school-aged children, and demonstrate skills in communication and independent work. Salary per Para Educator Contract. Position is on-site and part-time.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with school-aged children in an educational setting preferred.
• Proficiency test given by the Department of Special Services.
• Two years of college and/or passed ETS paraprofessional test or Work Keys prior to July of 2017.
• Proficiency test given by the Department of Special Services.

Responsibilities

• Reinforcing learning or material to individual students or small groups.
• Assisting the teacher with special strategies for reinforcing materials.
• Serving as the source of information for any substitute teacher.
• Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Alerts the teacher to any problem or situation about a student that may affect classroom instruction or management.
• Assists with students at arrival and dismissal time.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher.
• Competency and experience working with special needs students.
• Competency and experience working with students with limited communication skills.
• Competency and skill working with students with behavioral challenges.
• Ability to collect, organize data and report to classroom teacher on data collected.

Skills

Punctuality

Confidentiality

Positive rapport with students

Independent work

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Acceptance of teacher direction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of college and/or passed ETS paraprofessional test

ETS paraprofessional test or Work Keys

Job description

Classroom Paraprofessional – Special Education (Job ID: 431)

• Position Type: Support Staff / Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/30/2025
• Location: Hamtramck Public Schools
• District: Hamtramck Public Schools

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience working with school-aged children in an educational setting preferred
• Two years of college and/or passed ETS paraprofessional test or Work Keys prior to July of 2017
• Proficiency test given by the Department of Special Services

DESIRABLE PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Is punctual and has regular attendance
• Maintains confidentiality of information regarding students and programs
• Can establish a positive rapport with students and staff
• Exhibits appropriate dress and appearance in keeping with the school environment
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks
• Willingness to further education and skills by attending professional development opportunities
• Is able to accept teacher direction

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal, Director of Special Services, and Classroom teacher(s).

JOB GOAL:

To assist the teacher with teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning or material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
• Assists with such large/small group’s activities such as drill work, reading aloud and storytelling.
• Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Alerts the teacher to any problem or situation about a student that may affect classroom instruction or management.
• Assists with students at arrival and dismissal time.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher.
• Competency and experience working with special needs students
• Competency and experience working with students with limited communication skills
• Competency and skill working with students with behavioral challenges
• Ability to collect, organize data and report to classroom teacher on data collected.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Work schedule will include only those days when students are in attendance, unless notified otherwise.
• Daily schedule determined by the program administrator.
• Maximum of 35 hours per week.

OTHER:

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.

SALARY:

Per the Para Educator Contract.