Para Educator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insu

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Muskegon Area Intermediate School District seeks a Para Educator for the 2026/2027 academic year at Muskegon High School. The position reports to the Building Principal or designee and requires meeting the stated education and certification requirements.

Starting hourly rate is $19.67 for a 35-hour week over 185 days per year, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave, and retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher, or 60 semester hours, or ETS Paraprofessional Assessment score of 460.
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification within two district trainings from hire date.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 60 days of hire.
• Successful pre-employment physical and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• See attached job description.

Skills

Special needs experience

Education

Associate degree or higher

60 semester hours

ETS Paraprofessional Assessment 460

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Job description

2026/2027

Para Educator

Classification: MCCAA

Location: Muskegon High School

Reports to: Building Principal or Designee

Deadline to Apply: Until Filled

Position Available: 2026/2027 Academic Year

Requirements

Required

• 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.