Early Childhood Paraprofessional — Student Support

Fitzgerald Public Schools; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitzgerald Public Schools in Warren, MI, seeks a Paraprofessional for Schofield Early Childhood Center for the 2026-2027 school year. The position offers a contract-based hourly rate of $17.59–$19.41 per hour under the 2654 contract.

The role involves supporting students with modified instruction per IEP, assisting classroom activities, preparing instructional materials, and maintaining accurate records under teacher supervision. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours) or ETS ParaPro Assessment. A passing score of 460 is required.
• Previous work with children.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to organize materials and time efficiently and to keep neat, accurate records.
• Ability to work directly with students in an appropriate and professional manner and to give direction as needed.
• Display sensitivity to the multi-ethnicity of students.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to a student who needs modified instruction or assistance, as described in their Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Becoming directly involved and interacting with students on classroom projects and special activities as modeled by the classroom teacher;
• Preparing instructional materials under the direction of the teacher in an accurate and timely manner;
• Assisting in preparing and maintaining accurate records of student progress;
• Work with the students in class with curriculum tasks and assignments guiding and helping but not teaching;
• Under teacher supervision, work with the students to reinforce and master material initially introduced by the teacher;
• Under the direction of the teacher, assist in supervising, interacting, and working directly students in the classroom and other settings (i.e. lunchroom, playground, band/music room, restroom, library, field trips, and/or other areas);
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of students;
• Maintain confidentiality;
• Performs other duties and functions as assigned by the classroom teacher.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Record-keeping

Follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School graduate

60 semester hours or ParaPro/ERTS exam

Job description

Fitzgerald Public Schools in Warren, MI, seeks a Paraprofessional for Schofield Early Childhood Center for the 2026-2027 school year. The position offers a contract-based hourly rate of $17.59–$19.41 per hour under the 2654 contract.

The role involves supporting students with modified instruction per IEP, assisting classroom activities, preparing instructional materials, and maintaining accurate records under teacher supervision. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.