Elementary Reading & Math Instructional Paraprofessional

Sylvania; Paw Paw Township (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is hiring a paraprofessional to support reading and math for individual students and small groups. You will assist teachers with in-class instruction during standard school hours and help maintain a positive learning environment.

Starting pay is $16.46/hour, with benefits per the PPESPA Agreement for the 2026-27 school year. Workdays run 8:20 a.m. to 4:05 p.m. through December 18, 2026, with potential for continued employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Passing MTTC, Parapro, and/or WorkKeys assessments required or completed.
• CPI certification and CPR/First Aid training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual or small groups to support reading and math instruction.
• Assist teachers with small group instruction in the classroom.
• Maintain student engagement and monitor progress during instruction.

Skills

Small group instruction

Reading and math support

Work with students

Collaborative with teachers

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

MTTC passing

WorkKeys passing

Parapro Assessment passing 460+

Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification passing

CPI Certification

CPR/First Aid Training

Job description

Sylvania is hiring a paraprofessional to support reading and math for individual students and small groups. You will assist teachers with in-class instruction during standard school hours and help maintain a positive learning environment.

Starting pay is $16.46/hour, with benefits per the PPESPA Agreement for the 2026-27 school year. Workdays run 8:20 a.m. to 4:05 p.m. through December 18, 2026, with potential for continued employment.