Impactful Preschool SPED Paraprofessional (FT)

Sylvania; Whitmore Lake (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retirement plan options

Full family health coverage

Health insurance opt-out

Childcare discount

Professional development

Supportive school culture

Job summary

Whitmore Lake Public Schools is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional for the Whitmore Lake Elementary School, supporting students in both general and special education settings. This role requires a proactive, team-oriented individual comfortable in active environments and with heavy data collection to support student progress.

The position entails assisting teachers, supervising various activities, and helping implement IEPs across related services, with a strong emphasis on safety,

Qualifications

• Associates degree, 60 college credits, or MTTC Basic Skills/ETS test to demonstrate Highly Qualified status.
• Must implement strategies fostering independence in gen ed and self-contained settings.
• Ability to collect data and follow behavior plans for students with autism and behavioral needs.
• Use CPI techniques and other behavior strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and staff with preparing materials and maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Support integration of students with exceptional learning needs in general education settings.
• Implement and monitor IEP goals across related service areas (PT/OT/Speech, augmentative devices, Social Work).
• Instruct and manage students using positive behavior supports per district policy.
• Attend to health needs and assist with self-care tasks as required.
• Participate in professional development and maintain certifications.

Skills

Data collection

IEP monitoring

CPI techniques

Behavior support

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or 60 credits

Job description

Whitmore Lake Public Schools is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional for the Whitmore Lake Elementary School, supporting students in both general and special education settings. This role requires a proactive, team-oriented individual comfortable in active environments and with heavy data collection to support student progress.

The position entails assisting teachers, supervising various activities, and helping implement IEPs across related services, with a strong emphasis on safety,