CTE Construction Trades Paraprofessional

Harper Woods School District; Harper Woods (MI); On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 3,995,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACA Medical Coverage

60% Employee Cost

Job summary

Harper Woods School District’s College and Career Institute - CCI seeks a CTE Construction Trades Paraprofessional to assist lead instructors in teaching high school students carpentry, building techniques, and safety in classroom and shop settings.

Under direct supervision of a certified CTE teacher, you will support daily instruction, monitor safety, and guide students through hands-on projects. Entry-level problem-solving skills and a student-focused approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Sixty credit hours or a bachelor’s degree.
• Interest in construction trades preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Support: Reinforce lessons in carpentry, blueprint reading, tool operation, and construction safety and regulations while using equipment.
• Shop & Site Supervision: Monitor students during hands-on building activities to enforce strict safety protocols and proper equipment use.
• Student Assistance: Help individual students or small groups understand technical tasks, project steps, and behavioral expectations. Assist students with reading and comprehension.
• Project Maintenance: Assist with organizing materials, maintaining tools and equipment, and preparing work areas for daily projects.
• Administrative Support: Track student participation, maintain a clean and orderly learning environment, and communicate safety or attendance concerns to the lead teacher.

Education

Sixty credit hours or a bachelor’s degree

Job description

TITLE: CTE Construction Trades Paraprofessional - High School Students

A Career and Technical Education (CTE) Construction Trades Paraprofessional assists lead instructors in teaching high school students carpentry, building techniques, and safety in classroom and hands-on shop or job-site settings.

Job Summary

The paraprofessional works under the direct supervision of a certified CTE teacher to support daily instruction, maintain a safe working environment, and guide students through hands-on building projects. Entry-level problem-solving skills are a must, with strong technical aptitude.The right candidates must be student-focused and foster a positive student-learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Instructional Support: Reinforce lessons in carpentry, blueprint reading, tool operation, and construction safety and regulations while using equipment.
• Shop & Site Supervision: Monitor students during hands-on building activities to enforce strict safety protocols and proper equipment use.
• Student Assistance: Help individual students or small groups understand technical tasks, project steps, and behavioral expectations. Assist students with reading and comprehension.
• Project Maintenance: Assist with organizing materials, maintaining tools and equipment, and preparing work areas for daily projects.
• Administrative Support: Track student participation, maintain a clean and orderly learning environment, and communicate safety or attendance concerns to the lead teacher.

Qualifications

• Sixty credit hours or a bachelor's degree.
• Interest in construction trades preferred.

Term of Employment

• 10 Month Employment
• $25/Hour
• Option of ACA Medical Coverage/60% Employee Cost

Date Posted: 8/26/2026. Location: College and Career Institute - CCI