Elementary Paraprofessional

Northwest Education Services; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Area Community Schools in northern Michigan is seeking an Elementary Paraprofessional to support elementary and middle school students. The role involves assisting teachers, leading small group interventions, supervising lunch and recess, and supporting online learners. Hours are approximately 7:45 a.m.

to 3:00 p.m., about 5.5 hours per day, with flexibility for school breaks. Candidates should have an associate degree or equivalent WorkKeys completion and a strong commitment to student

Qualifications

• Strong desire to build and maintain positive relationships with students of all ages.
• Ability to collaborate with staff members in the supervision and instruction of students.
• A high level of professionalism and organizational skills.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Leading small group reading and math interventions
• Supervising lunch and recess
• Supervising online learners
• Assisting classroom teachers with instructional support
• Assisting in the academic and social-emotional development of our students

Skills

Relationships with students

Collaboration with staff

Professionalism

Lifelong learning

Education

Associate's degree or WorkKeys

Job description

Title: Elementary Paraprofessional

Reports to: Building Principal

Date: Posted 5-23-25; open until filled

If you have any questions, please call the Fife Lake Elementary office at [phone].

Description: Forest Area Community Schools is seeking paraprofessionals at our elementary and middle school locations. Forest Area Community Schools is a small district in northern Michigan which serves around 520 students, PreK-12, in the communities of Fife Lake and South Boardman.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Leading small group reading and math interventions
• Supervising lunch and recess
• Supervising online learners
• Assisting classroom teachers with instructional support
• Assisting in the academic and social-emotional development of our students

Qualifications:

• Strong desire to build and maintain positive relationships with students of all ages
• Ability to collaborate with staff members in the supervision and instruction of students
• A high level of professionalism and organizational skills
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Associate’s degree or successful completion of equivalent Workkeys test

Paraprofessionals work closely with the certified staff and principal, and are compensated according to the FAES contract. This position is for approximately 5.5 hours per day, not including school breaks. Hours may vary, but would be between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.