Impactful Middle School Para Educator with Benefits

Muskegon Public Schools; Muskegon Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Muskegon Public Schools seeks a Para Educator for the 2026/2027 academic year at Charles Hackley Middle School. The role reports to the Building Principal or Designee and requires certifications in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and CPR/First Aid/AED, plus a background check and physical exam.

Requirements include an Associate degree or higher, 60 college hours, or a 460 on the ETS Paraprofessional exam. Starting pay aligns with the district schedule and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate degree or higher; or has completed 60 semester hours; or ETS Paraprofessional Assessment score 460.
• Must obtain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification within two district training opportunities provided from hire date.
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 60 days of hire date.
• Pre-employment physical exam and criminal records background check required.

Responsibilities

• See attached job description.

Skills

Experience with special needs students

Education

Associate degree or higher

60 semester hours

ETS Paraprofessional Assessment score 460

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

TCI certification

Job description

Muskegon Public Schools seeks a Para Educator for the 2026/2027 academic year at Charles Hackley Middle School. The role reports to the Building Principal or Designee and requires certifications in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and CPR/First Aid/AED, plus a background check and physical exam.

Requirements include an Associate degree or higher, 60 college hours, or a 460 on the ETS Paraprofessional exam. Starting pay aligns with the district schedule and benefits are included.