Instructional Aide - Norway CI Classroom - Beginning 2026-27

Norway Vulcan Area Schools; Norway Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Norway Vulcan Area Schools in Norway, Michigan is seeking an Instructional Aide for the Cognitively Impaired Classroom, beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Wage is based on the ESP II Master Agreement Pay Scale, with a full benefits package including dental and vision.

This full-time, non-exempt position reports to the Supervisor of Special Education and requires either two years of aide experience or approved training; driving may be necessary for the role.

Qualifications

• Be a high school graduate with a minimum of two years of successful experience as an aide in a day care training program or a special education classroom, or equivalent experience.
• An advanced training in a community college or degree-granting institution whose special education aide program is approved by the Michigan Department of Education.
• Experience or training specific to the job assignment (e.g., Sign Language, Braille).
• A valid driver’s license may be required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a positive and safe learning atmosphere for students.
• Under direct supervision of a certified instructor, perform duties and tasks.
• Physically manage, lift and interact with students of varying sizes as needed.
• Supplement instruction by assisting the teacher with individual or small groups of pupils.
• Reinforce instruction with remedial or drill activities as directed.
• Prepare classroom materials and assist in preparing reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Skills

Two years of aide experience

Advanced training in approved program

Experience/training for classroom (e.g

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Instructional Aide - Norway CI Classroom - Beginning 2026-27

Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District Norway Vulcan Area Schools - Norway, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Instructional Aide - Norway CI Classroom - Beginning 2026-27

Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District Norway Vulcan Area Schools - Norway, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5868542
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

This position is currently located in a Cognitively Impaired Classroom in Norway. Wage is based on the ESP II Master Agreement Pay Scale. Full benefit package available including dental and vision at no cost to the employee.The posting will remain open until filled with preference given to current ESP II employees who meet the qualifications of the position.

Title: Instructional Aide

Report To: Supervisor of Special Education

Length of Contract: 181 Days during the Contracted School Year

Employment: Full-Time, Union, Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

1. Be a high school graduate, or equivalent, with a minimum of two (2) Years of successful experience as an aide in a day care training program or a special education classroom, or equivalent experience, and be recommended by an administrator who has supervised the work of the aide for at least one year.

OR

2. Be a high school graduate, or equivalent, with advance training in a community college or degree granting institution whose special education instructional aide training program has been approved by the Michigan Department of Education.

3. Experience or training specific to job assignment or classroom. (ie. Sign Language__Hearing Impaired; Braille__Visually Impaired.)

4. Driving may be necessary for this position which would require a valid driver’s license.

General Description: A paraprofessional is a person who assists the professional educator in the initiation, participation and culmination of learning activities that occur in the teaching/learning experience. The primary function of the paraprofessional is to assist the student in the successful completion of their individualized educational plan.

Essential Functions

• To perform all duties and tasks under the direct supervision of a certified instructor.
• To assist in providing a positive and safe learning atmosphere for students.
• Able to physically manage, lift and interact with students of a wide range of physical size and ability as needed.
• To supplement instruction by assisting the teacher with individual or small groups of pupils.
• Reinforce instruction with remedial or drill activities as directed.
• Prepares classroom materials, as directed.
• Assists the teacher in preparing reports.
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to student information.
• Must have regular and reliable attendance.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model for DIISD constituents demonstration how to be a responsible citizen and productive member of society.
• Adhere to DIISD Code of Ethics.
• Ability to carry out other associated duties as assigned by administration

Additional Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluid and tissue.
• With reimbursement, may be required to use personal vehicle to perform job related functions.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.32 to $18.19 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Katie Dooley , Director of Human Resources
• CONSORTIUM BUILDING
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• Email: [e-mail]