Para Educator

Michigan Association of School Boards; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Job summary

Muskegon Public Schools in Muskegon, MI is seeking a paraprofessional for the 2026/2027 academic year. The role is full time, with an hourly rate of $19.67, 35 hours per week, 185 days per year, and eligibility for a full benefits package.

Requirements include an associate degree or higher (or 60 semester hours), Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification by hire, CPR/First Aid/AED within 60 days, and passing background checks and a physical.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher or 60 college semester hours or ETS Paraprofessional score 460.
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification within district training opportunities by 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

Working with special needs students

Education

Associate degree or higher

60 semester hours

ETS Paraprofessional Assessment score 460

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Successful pre-employment physical exam and criminal background check

Job description

Deadline: October 31, 2026
District/Organization: Muskegon Public Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: Hourly Rate: $19.67

2026/2027

Job Posting ID: 94

Posting Type: Internal/External

Posting Date: September 10, 2026

Classification: MCCAA

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.