Kindergarten Paraprofessionals

Grand Blanc Community Schools; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Pleasant Public Schools is hiring a Kindergarten Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year.

The role supports students throughout the day in a safe, nurturing environment and assists in implementing the daily program of the building. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or 60 college hours (or an associate degree), plus knowledge of culturally responsive practices and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the following: high school diploma + 60 hours or associate degree, or
• Pass a rigorous Parapro assessment (state/local).
• Knowledge of culturally responsive practices and commitment to inclusive learning.
• Experience working with young children and ability to relate to students.
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students throughout the school day, including recess and lunch.
• Provide a safe, nurturing environment to meet physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs.
• Assist in implementing the daily program of the building.
• Encourage family involvement and make parents feel welcome in the classroom.
• Organise materials for classroom projects.
• Participate in professional development as directed by the principal.
• Supervise kindergarten and other students during the lunch period.
• Interact, initiate and encourage students to participate in activities.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Culturally responsive practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years college (60 hours) or associate degree

Parapro assessment knowledge

Job description

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

The following position is available for the 2026-2027 school year.

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Required Qualifications

• As partners in the instructional process, paraprofessionals who work in programs supported with Title I funds must meet one of the following requirements:
  • High school diploma, and completion of at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or an associate's degree (or higher); or
  • Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment such as the ETS Parapro Assessment)
• Knowledge of culturally responsive practices and commitment to an inclusive learning environment.
• Experience working in a setting dealing directly with young children.
• Demonstrated ability to relate with children
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Competency in oral and written communications. Proficiency in written communications must be demonstrated.

Desirable Qualifications

• Post secondary course work with concentration in child development or related area
• Completion of First Aid, CPR, Behavior Management and Physical Intervention Skills
• Ability to work with students having special needs and/or aggressive behaviours.
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward students over varied age groups and varied disabilities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supports students throughout the school day including during recess and lunch.
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in order to meet their physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs.
• Assist in implementing the daily program of the building
• Encourage family involvement by making parents feel comfortable and welcome in the classroom
• Organise materials as needed for classroom projects.
• Participate in professional development as directed by the principal.
• Supervise kindergarten and other students during the lunch period.
• Interact, initiate and encourage students to participate in activities.
• Other duties as assigned by principal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Wages And Benefits

This is a 7.25 hour/day position on student contact days with salary and benefits as outlined in the Agreement between the Mt. Pleasant Support Personnel Association and The Mt. Pleasant Board of Education.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions established in the Agreement between the Mt. Pleasant Support Personnel Association and the Mt. Pleasant Board of Education.

Other Skills And Abilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students. staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands, arms, talk, sit, and/or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move a minimum of forty (40) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision.

COMPENSATION

According to the negotiated MPSPA Contract https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a6R4UcPWjNFvRY7GZFBAoM104Rg4hA4Q/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106002921192330276402&rtpof=true&sd=true

DATE OF POSTING: June 1st, 2026

DEADLINE: ASAP and Until Filled

MT. PLEASANT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Reports To: Building Principal

Position: Kindergarten Paraprofessionals

Non-Discrimination Statement

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about unlawful discrimination, including unlawful harassment and retaliation, may be referred to the District's applicable Coordinator and/or an agency with jurisdiction, such as the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or the Department of Justice.