Para Educator

Muskegon Public Schools; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Para Educator for the 2026/2027 academic year at Bunker Elementary. The role provides support to classroom instruction under the Building Principal or Designee, aiding students with diverse learning needs and helping manage classroom activities.

Required qualifications include an associates degree or 60 college hours or an ETS Paraprofessional score of 460, plus certifications such as Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and CPR/First Aid/AED within specified timelines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• See attached job description

Education

Associates degree or higher / 60 semester hours / ETS Paraprofessional score 460

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Pre-employment physical exam and criminal background check

Job description

2026/2027

Position: Para Educator

Classification: MCCAA

Location: Bunker Elementary

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.