Early Elementary-Med/Behavioral Paraprofessional (Behavior Team)

Applitrack; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Days

Paid Personal Business Day

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance or Cash-In-Lieu

Paid Professional Development

Job summary

Paw Paw Public School District is seeking a Med/Behavioral Paraprofessional for the Behavior Team at the Early Elementary level. This full-time/hourly role supports students with behavioral needs, assists with de-escalation, and collaborates with teachers and families.

Starting pay is $17.57 per hour, with benefits per the PPESPA contract. Working hours are 8:20 a.m. – 4:05 p.m. on the school calendar. Location: Paw Paw Early Elementary, grades Young 5s-2nd.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or Associate Degree.
• Passing score on ETS Parapro Assessment (460 or higher).
• Passing score on WorkKeys Assessment.
• Passing MTTC in relevant subject areas.
• CPI Certification (Preferred).
• CPR/First Aid Certification (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioral supports throughout the day, including de-escalation while maintaining student dignity.
• Provide behavior support during unstructured times (before/after school, hallways, etc.).
• Maintain composure in stressful situations with a caring, enthusiastic attitude toward students.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, parents, and staff; provide and receive feedback.
• Maintain confidential student discipline records, inputting data and creating reports.
• Proactively prevent behavior issues by planning, organizing and modeling good work habits.
• Handle student discipline in a fair, consistent and collaborative manner.

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

ETS Parapro Assessment (passing score 460)

WorkKeys Assessment (passing score)

MTTC passing grade in relevant subject areas

CPI Certification (Preferred)

CPR/First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Job description

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Med/Behavioral Paraprofessional (Behavior Team) JobID: 3708

• Position Type: Student Support Services
• Date Posted: 1/29/2026
• Location: Paw Paw Early Elementary

Posting Dates: January 29, 2026 – Until Filled

Location: Early Elementary (Grades Young 5's-2nd Grade)

Reports to: Early Elementary Principal

Job Type: Full-Time/Hourly

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and;
• Associate Degree, or
• Completed ETS Parapro Assessment with a passing score of 460 or higher, or
• Completed WorkKeys Assessment with a passing score, or
• Completed Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification (MTTC) with a passing grade in relevant subject area(s)
• CPI Certification (Preferred)
• CPR/First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Job Description:

• Supporting students with behavioral supports throughout the day, including de-escalation strategies, while maintaining student dignity
• Providing behavior support during unstructured times of the school day (before/after school, hallways, etc.)
• Maintaining composure in stressful situations and having a caring, enthusiastic, and compassionate attitude towards students
• Communicating (oral and written) effectively and timely with teachers, parents, and building staff, including giving and receiving feedback
• Maintaining confidential student discipline records, including inputting discipline data, filing, and creating reports
• Proactively preventing behavior issues by planning, organizing, and exhibiting good work habits
• Handling student discipline in a fair, consistent, and collaborative manner

Additional duties as assigned by Principal and/or designee

Salary/Benefits: Starting at $17.57 per hour commensurate with experience, and benefits per the PPESPA contract

• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Personal Business Day
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance or Cash-In-Lieu
• Paid Professional Development

Days/Hours: School Calendar/ 8:20 a.m. – 4:05 p.m. (includes a 30-minute unpaid break)

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of the Paw Paw Public School District that no discriminatory practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law be allowed during any program, activity, service, or in employment. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Director of Finance or Director of Curriculum/Instruction and State/Federal Programs, 119 Johnson Rd., Paw Paw, MI 49079, 1-269-415-5200.