Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional

Elementary School; Addison (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Community Schools Elementary School in Addison, Michigan is seeking a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to assist teachers and students in the classroom, including those with special needs.

The role requires a High School Diploma, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as part of a collaborative team. The position is full-time with a daily 7.25-hour schedule across 180 days per year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Prefer post-high school education but not required.
• Good people skills and a strong work ethic are essential.
• Well organized with a positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team.
• Some technology skills and ability to work well with students are expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher and students in the classroom, including special education students.
• Review and understand needs of assigned student(s).
• Maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Assist with personal care needs as required (e.g., hygiene, toileting).
• Monitor students throughout the school day.
• Assist with lessons and assignments.
• Collaborate with special education and general education teachers.
• Participate in student/team meetings.

Skills

Good people skills

Well organized

Strong work ethic

Positive attitude

Ability to work as a team

Some technology skills

Ability to work well with students

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional

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This job is also posted in Addison Community Schools , and Lenawee ISD Careers

Job Details

Job ID: 4888359
Application Deadline: Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Aug 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Rate of Pay:

• $15.60 per hour

Job Terms:

• 7.25 hour per day
• 180 days per year

Desired Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Prefer, but do not require post-high school education
• Good people skills
• Well organized, strong work ethic, positive attitude
• Ability to work as a member of A team
• Some technology skills
• Ability to work well with students

Job Description:

• The Elementary paraprofessional will work in classrooms to assist the classroom teacher and special education student(s)

Performance Responsibilities:

• Review and understand needs of assigned student(s)
• Help maintain a positive classroom environment
• Assistance with personal care needs, including but not limited to personal hygiene and toileting
• Monitor students needs throughout the school day
• Assist students with lessons and assignments
• Monitor health needs if applicable
• Maintain confidentiality
• Daily record keeping of student's needs
• Collaboration with special education and general education teachers
• Assist teacher in daily classroom needs
• Serve as an active participant in student/team meetings

Notice of Nondiscrimination:

• The Addison Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, height, weight, religion or disability in its programs and activites. The following person has been designated to handle inquires regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Superintendent, Addison Community Schools, 219 N. Comstock Street, Addison, Michigan [phone]

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: upto $15.60 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Tiffany Smith , Administrative Assistant
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]