Instructional/Healthcare Para

Thomas Edison Elementary School; Fort Gratiot Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Huron Area School District's Thomas Edison Elementary School in Fort Gratiot Township, MI seeks an Instructional Para/Healthcare Para. Immediate start; 6.67 hours/day, 191 days/year.

Responsibility includes delivering targeted interventions, maintaining records, and coordinating with teachers to support students with diverse needs. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED, with an Associate's Degree or 60 college hours preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED is required.
• Associate's Degree or 60 semester hours preferred.
• Title I/NCLB qualifications if applicable.
• Experience in Health Care is preferred.
• Must participate in ongoing in-service for special education needs.
• CPI Training preferred or willingness to be trained.
• Must be able to bend, twist, stoop and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality regarding the student, information, and materials used in this program.
• Deliver academic interventions to targeted flexible small groups as planned by the classroom or Intervention Specialist.
• Utilize progress monitoring tools as directed by the Intervention Specialist and/or classroom teacher.
• Communicate student progress to the classroom teacher and Intervention Specialist.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service programs, and on-the-job training as assigned.
• Respect the confidentiality of information.
• Maintain appropriate records of student data.
• Complete all required records on student data.
• Establish good interpersonal relationships with the school staff and principal.
• Understanding of physically disabled students’ characteristics.
• Promote positive self-esteem and supportive student development.
• Participate in in-service training to enhance ability to support students.
• Communicate medical needs of each student with the teacher and maintain home-school communication flow.
• Be familiar with basic first aid procedures and use with students who may have medical needs.
• Perform other related duties to ensure student success and program needs.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and present a positive image of the School District.

Skills

Health care experience

Ability to lift 50 lbs

CPI Training

In-service for special education

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree or 60 semester hours

Job description

Port Huron Area School District Thomas Edison Elementary School - Fort Gratiot Township, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Instructional/Healthcare Para

Port Huron Area School District Thomas Edison Elementary School - Fort Gratiot Township, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Port Huron Area School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5911444

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Building: Thomas Edison Elementary

Position: Instructional Para .50/Healthcare Para .50

Qualifications: See Posting

Hours/Times/Calendar: 6.67 Hours /8:10 - 3:20 / 191Days

Effective: Immediately

Allocation: 1.111.05.4350.1630.50%/1.111.05.0000.1630 50%

Applicants will demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, social justice and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Associate's Degree or 60 semester hours at an institution of higher education.
• Possess qualifications established by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. (If a "Title I" building.)
• Previous experience working in the Health Care field preferred.
• Must participate in on-going in-service related to needs of special education students.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Training preferred or willing to be trained.
• Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 pounds in assisting students, if needed.
• Title I or Skipped Title I Schools require #2 and 3 above achieved prior to being hired or applicant will be hired as a substitute until achieved.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain confidentiality regarding the student, information, and materials used in this program.
• Deliver academic interventions to targeted flexible small groups as planned by the classroom
  teacher and/or Intervention Specialist.
• Utilize progress monitoring tools as directed by the Intervention Specialist and/or classroom
  teacher
• Communicate student progress to the classroom teacher and Intervention Specialist.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service programs, and on-the-job training as assigned.
• Respect the confidentiality of information.
• Maintain appropriate records of student data.
• Complete all required records on student data.
• Establish good interpersonal relationships with the school staff and principal.
• Ability to understand the characteristics of physically disabled students.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the affective domain and the ability to promote positive self-
  esteem.
• Participate in in-service training programs that will enhance the ability to support students.
• Ability to communicate the medical needs of each student with the teacher and maintain the flow
  of communication between the home and school.
• Be familiar with basic first aid procedures and the process to use with students who may have
  medical needs.
• Perform any other related duties or tasks necessary to the success of the student while at school.
• Clean and prevent student accidents due to illness or physical impairments.
• Assist and/or lift children according to individual student need
• Perform other related duties or tasks necessary to insure the success of students and theprogram.
• Conducts him/herself in a professional manner commensurate with his/her position and project a good public image of the School District in dealing with the community and employee groups

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Caryn M. VanderHeuvel , Director of Human Resources
• Central Office
• Port Huron, Michigan 48060
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]