CTE Construction Trades Paraprofessional

Harper Woods School District; Harper Woods (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACA medical coverage

60% employee cost

Job summary

Harper Woods School District seeks a CTE Construction Trades Paraprofessional to assist high school students in carpentry, building techniques, and safety in classroom and shop settings under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Responsibilities include reinforcing lessons, supervising shop activities, guiding student projects, maintaining tools and materials, and documenting participation and safety concerns.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Reinforce lessons in carpentry, blueprint reading, tool operation, and construction safety and regulations while using equipment.
• Monitor students during hands‑on building activities to enforce strict safety protocols and proper equipment use.
• Help individual students or small groups understand technical tasks, project steps, and behavioral expectations. Assist students with reading and comprehension.
• Assist with organizing materials, maintaining tools and equipment, and preparing work areas for daily projects.
• 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

CTE Construction Trades Paraprofessional JobID: 33380

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

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