Para Educator

MEMSPA; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Muskegon Public Schools is seeking a full-time paraprofessional for the 2026/2027 academic year in Muskegon, MI. The position reports to the Building Principal or Designee and pays an hourly rate of $19.67, with 35 hours per week across 185 days per year.

Requirements include an Associate degree or 60 credits, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention eligibility, CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 60 days, and successful background checks. Benefits include a full package upon employment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher and related coursework or 60 semester hours.
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification within two district trainings.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 60 days of hire.
• Successful pre-employment physical and criminal records background check.

Responsibilities

• See attached job description.

Education

Associates degree or 60 credit hours

Job description

Deadline: November 20, 2026
District/Organization: Muskegon Public Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: Hourly Rate: $19.67

2026/2027

Job Posting ID: 111

Posting Type: Internal/External

Posting Date: October 20, 2026

Classification: MCCAA

Reports to: Building Principal or Designee

Deadline to Apply: Until Filled

Position Available: 2026/2027 Academic Year

Requirements:

• Associates degree or higher degree including related college course work; or have completed 60 semester hours, or achieved a minimum ETS Paraprofessional Assessment score of 460.
• Obtain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification within two (2) district training opportunities provided from hire date.
• Obtain CPR/First/Aid/ AED certification within 60 days of hire date.
• Successful pre-employment physical exam and criminal records background check.

Preferred:

• TCI certification
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Experience working with special needs students

Responsibilities:

See attached job description

Salary/Benefits:

Commensurate with credentials and level of experience and in accordance with MPS salary schedule. Starting hourly rate $19.67 at 35 hours per week and 185 days per year.

• Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid leave
• Retirement plan